December 2025 Report
Washington D.C. Metro
Washington D.C. | December 2025
Home Demand Index
The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 67 during this report period, showing a noticeable drop from 88 in the previous month. This shift points to softer buyer activity overall. Compared with last year’s index of 70, demand is slightly lower on an annual basis, indicating a mild pullback from the same period. The market category falls under Limited, indicating quieter conditions and reduced buyer movement.
Demand across home types in Washington D.C. is softening this period, with a sharp surge in mid-range single-family activity relative to last month. Entry-level single-family demand remains comparatively restrained versus recent levels, though it is positioned more favorably than a year ago. Luxury single-family homes show the steepest decline, while attached homes, including townhouses, rowhouses, and twin homes, and condos also post notable declines. The spread between mid-range and entry-level performance suggests buyers are concentrating more heavily in move-up price points where inventory and value alignment may be improving.
Monthly Statistics for December 2025
Home Demand
Index
Index
67
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
88
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
70
Index change
from prior month
from prior month
-23.9%
Index change from
same time last year
same time last year
-4.3%
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Washington D.C. | December 2025
Home Demand Index | Historical Year-over-Year Comparison
The year-over-year HDI comparison shows Washington, D.C., at 67 this period, a notable pullback from 88 last month and slightly below 70 a year ago. The line chart context suggests the market has moved into a softer late-year phase after stronger readings earlier in the year. Overall, the trend for the past 12 months points to moderating demand, with recent months contributing most to the slowdown.
Home Demand Index
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Home Demand Map
Buyer demand continues to vary across the Washington, D.C., metro region, with close-in jurisdictions typically showing firmer activity than outer counties. Core areas such as Arlington County and Alexandria City are likely to remain among the stronger demand pockets, while several surrounding markets track closer to steady conditions. Outlying areas generally sit in slower or limited demand ranges, reinforcing persistent geographic differences in buyer engagement.
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Washington D.C. | December 2025
Demand and Inventory by Home Type
Demand across home types in Washington D.C. is softening this period, with a sharp surge in mid-range single-family activity relative to last month. Entry-level single-family demand remains comparatively restrained versus recent levels, though it is positioned more favorably than a year ago. Luxury single-family homes show the steepest decline, while attached homes, including townhouses, rowhouses, and twin homes, and condos also post notable declines. The spread between mid-range and entry-level performance suggests buyers are concentrating more heavily in move-up price points where inventory and value alignment may be improving.
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Washington D.C. | December 2025
Single Family Home Below $575k
The index for entry-level single-family homes in Washington D.C. is 69 this report period, down from 83 last month but slightly higher than 70 a year ago. Demand has shifted from the slow category to Limited, reflecting more restrained buyer activity in this segment.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Below $575k
Home Demand
Index
Index
69
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
83
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
70
Months of
inventory
inventory
4.1
Average daily inventory last month
1,222
Inventory sold
last month
last month
296
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Single Family Home $575k - $1375k
The index for mid-range single-family homes in Washington D.C. dropped to 59 during this report period, down from 82 last month and slightly above last year’s 58. The month-over-month decrease reflects a notable slowdown in buyer interest, with demand now moving from the slow category to Limited.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home $575k - $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
59
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
82
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
58
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
2.8
Average daily inventory last month
2,294
Inventory sold
last month
last month
823
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Single Family Home Above $1375k
The index for luxury single-family homes in Washington D.C. fell to 61 in this report period, down from 90 previously. Compared with last year’s 63, demand is slightly lower, and the market has moved into the Limited category, reflecting more restrained buyer activity in the luxury segment. Low inventory levels may be constraining choices for buyers, contributing to the slowdown in activity.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Above $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
61
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
90
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
63
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
4
Average daily inventory last month
746
Inventory sold
last month
last month
188
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Condo Below $600k
The index for entry-level condos in Washington D.C. is 81 this report period, down from 103 in the previous month and below last year’s 90. The decline signals a notable slowdown in buyer activity. The market has moved from Steady to Slow, reflecting reduced engagement from buyers in this segment.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Below $600k
Home Demand
Index
Index
81
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
103
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
90
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
6.8
Average daily inventory last month
2,561
Inventory sold
last month
last month
374
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Condo Above $600k
The luxury condo index in Washington D.C. is 83 this period, down from 115 last month and below last year’s 101. The month-over-month decline signals moderating high-end condo demand after a strong fall stretch, while the year-over-year drop indicates weaker demand compared with the prior year.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Above $600k
Home Demand
Index
Index
83
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
115
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
101
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
6.9
Average daily inventory last month
528
Inventory sold
last month
last month
76
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Washington D.C. | December 2025
Townhouse/Rowhouse/Twin All prices
Townhouse/
Rowhouse/Twin
All prices
The index for townhouses, rowhouses, and twin homes in Washington D.C. is 71 this report period, down from 92 last month and below last year’s 74. The month-over-month decline reflects a pullback in buyer interest, while the year-over-year softness suggests the segment is settling into a slower, more seasonal pace. Overall, demand for these attached homes remains muted compared with recent peaks.
Monthly Statistics for Townhouse/Rowhouse/TwinAll prices
Home Demand
Index
Index
71
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
92
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
74
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3.7
Average daily inventory last month
3,251
Inventory sold
last month
last month
870
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Note
1. This report is generated with data from the following counties:
- Maryland-West Virginia Panhandle – Allegany, MD; Berkeley, WV; Garrett, MD; Grant, WV; Hampshire, WV; Hardy, WV; Jefferson, WV; Mineral, WV; Morgan, WV; Pendleton, WV; Washington, MD;
- North Central Virginia – Caroline, VA; Clarke, VA; Culpeper, VA; Fauquier, VA; Frederick, VA; Fredericksburg City, VA; King George, VA; Madison, VA; Manassas City, VA; Orange, VA; Page, VA; Prince William, VA; Rappahannock, VA; Shenandoah, VA; Spotsylvania, VA; Stafford, VA; Warren, VA; Winchester City, VA;
- Southern Maryland – Calvert, MD; Charles, MD; Saint Marys, MD;
- Washington D.C. Metro – Alexandria City, VA; Arlington, VA; Fairfax, VA; Falls Church City, VA; Frederick, MD; Loudoun, VA; Montgomery, MD; Prince Georges, MD; Washington, DC;
2. This report is for the December 2025 period with data collected from the previous month.
Released: December 11, 2025
Reference ID: 2347
Washington D.C. | December 2025
Home Demand Map (Zip Codes)
Buyer demand continues to vary across the Washington, D.C., metro region, with close-in jurisdictions typically showing firmer activity than outer counties. Core areas such as Arlington County and Alexandria City are likely to remain among the stronger demand pockets, while several surrounding markets track closer to steady conditions. Outlying areas generally sit in slower or limited demand ranges, reinforcing persistent geographic differences in buyer engagement.
Bright MLS | T3 Home Demand Index
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