February 2026 Report
Washington D.C. Metro
Washington D.C. | February 2026
Home Demand Index
The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington, D.C. metro area is at 66 in this report period, up from 53 last month and just below the 67 level recorded one year ago. This rebound reflects a notable pickup in buyer activity compared to the prior period, following several months of softer readings toward the end of the year. While demand has recovered on a month-over-month basis, the slight year-over-year gap suggests that purchasing activity remains constrained relative to last year, with affordability challenges and financing conditions continuing to limit the depth of buyer participation.
Demand across home types in the Washington, D.C., area shows mixed performance this report period. Entry-level single-family homes have limited supply, though demand is slightly higher than last year, while luxury condo and single-family homes have seen demand increase sharply from last month, suggesting renewed interest in the luxury segment. These shifts indicate buyers are responding selectively to available inventory, with activity concentrating where value and supply are better aligned.
Monthly Statistics for February 2026
Home Demand
Index
Index
66
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
53
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
67
Index change
from prior month
from prior month
24.5%
Index change from
same time last year
same time last year
-1.5%
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Home Demand Index | Historical Year-over-Year Comparison
The year-over-year HDI comparison shows Washington, D.C., at 66 this report period, up from 53 last month and just below the 67 recorded one year ago. The line chart illustrates a clear month-over-month recovery following softer late-year conditions, bringing demand back in line with recent historical norms. Over the past 12 months, the trend reflects a market that weakened toward year-end but is now showing early signs of stabilization.
Home Demand Index
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Home Demand Map
Buyer demand across the Washington, D.C., metro region remains uneven, with select close-in jurisdictions near employment centers and transit corridors continuing to show firmer activity. Arlington and Alexandria report moderate demand, while Washington, DC, and surrounding suburban and outer counties trend toward slow or limited demand. This pattern underscores the continued importance of location and accessibility in supporting buyer engagement despite broader market softness.
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Washington D.C. | February 2026
Demand and Inventory by Home Type
Demand across home types in the Washington, D.C., area shows mixed performance this report period. Entry-level single-family homes have limited supply, though demand is slightly higher than last year, while luxury condo and single-family homes have seen demand increase sharply from last month, suggesting renewed interest in the luxury segment. These shifts indicate buyers are responding selectively to available inventory, with activity concentrating where value and supply are better aligned.
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Washington D.C. | February 2026
Single Family Home Below $579k
The index for entry-level single-family homes in Washington, D.C., is 69 this report period, up from 60 last month and above last year’s level of 63. The month-over-month increase indicates a rebound in short-term buyer activity, while the year-over-year gain shows sustained interest compared with last year. Despite being in the limited-demand category, this segment is showing signs of cautious growth as buyers respond to current market conditions.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Below $579k
Home Demand
Index
Index
69
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
60
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
63
Months of
inventory
inventory
3.8
Average daily inventory last month
1,051
Inventory sold
last month
last month
279
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Washington D.C. | February 2026
Single Family Home $579k - $1375k
The index for mid-range single-family homes in Washington, D.C., stands at 54 in this report period, rising from 43 last month and matching last year’s reading of 54. The month-over-month increase points to a rebound in buyer activity, while year-over-year demand remains steady, reflecting a limited but stable market segment. Overall, buyers are returning, but growth remains moderate.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home $579k - $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
54
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
43
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
54
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
2.5
Average daily inventory last month
1,390
Inventory sold
last month
last month
557
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Single Family Home Above $1375k
The index for luxury single-family homes in Washington, D.C., is 61 in this report period, up from 41 previously. Compared with last year’s 66, demand is slightly lower, and the market remains in the Limited category, reflecting restrained buyer activity. Inventory constraints may be influencing buyer options, supporting the moderate demand levels.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Above $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
61
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
41
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
66
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3.4
Average daily inventory last month
426
Inventory sold
last month
last month
124
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Condo Below $600k
The index for entry-level condos in Washington, D.C., is 88 this report period, up from 68 last month but below last year’s level of 92. The month-over-month increase indicates a rebound in buyer interest following a period of slower activity. Despite this short-term uptick, overall demand remains categorized as slow, reflecting continued caution among entry-level condo buyers in the market.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Below $600k
Home Demand
Index
Index
88
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
68
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
92
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
5.6
Average daily inventory last month
2,081
Inventory sold
last month
last month
369
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Condo Above $600k
The luxury condo index for Washington, D.C., stands at 92 this report period, rising from 57 last month but remaining below last year’s level of 116. This significant month-over-month increase indicates a rebound in high-end condo demand, while the year-over-year decline suggests that overall buyer interest is still constrained compared with the previous year.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Above $600k
Home Demand
Index
Index
92
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
57
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
116
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
5.5
Average daily inventory last month
356
Inventory sold
last month
last month
65
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Washington D.C. | February 2026
Townhouse/Rowhouse/Twin All prices
Townhouse/
Rowhouse/Twin
All prices
The index for townhouses, rowhouses, and twin homes in Washington, D.C., is 69 for this report period, rising from 56 last month and just above last year’s 68. Despite the month-over-month gain, the limited category indicates that demand is moderate, with buyers remaining cautious amid current market and financing conditions.
Monthly Statistics for Townhouse/Rowhouse/TwinAll prices
Home Demand
Index
Index
69
(Limited)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
56
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
68
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3.4
Average daily inventory last month
2,430
Inventory sold
last month
last month
723
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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 February 2026 period with data collected from the previous month.
Released: February 10, 2026
Reference ID: 2377
Washington D.C. | February 2026
Home Demand Map (Zip Codes)
Buyer demand across the Washington, D.C., metro region remains uneven, with select close-in jurisdictions near employment centers and transit corridors continuing to show firmer activity. Arlington and Alexandria report moderate demand, while Washington, DC, and surrounding suburban and outer counties trend toward slow or limited demand. This pattern underscores the continued importance of location and accessibility in supporting buyer engagement despite broader market softness.
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