November 2025 Report
Washington D.C. Metro
Washington D.C. | November 2025
Home Demand Index
The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 87 during this report period, down from 95 in the previous month. This decline reflects a slowdown in buyer activity. Compared with last year’s index of 72, demand remains significantly stronger on an annual basis, reflecting a notable improvement over the same period. The market category has shifted from Steady to Slow, highlighting a deceleration in overall activity.
Buyer demand across home types in Washington D.C. shows a downward trend, with all segments experiencing lower activity. Entry-level single-family homes recorded an index of 80, down from 84 in the previous month but up from 68 a year ago, indicating slower activity yet strong year-over-year growth in affordable segments. Mid-range single-family homes also declined, with the index falling to 81 from 88 in the previous month, suggesting cooling among move-up buyers. Luxury single-family homes dropped 19% compared with the previous month but remain 17% above last year, while luxury condos fell 20% in the previous month yet are still 13% higher than a year ago. This pattern reflects a general slowdown in the market, though demand remains stronger than the same period last year, likely influenced by inventory availability and evolving buyer preferences across price tiers.
Monthly Statistics for November 2025
Home Demand
Index
Index
87
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
95
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
72
Index change
from prior month
from prior month
-8.4%
Index change from
same time last year
same time last year
20.8%
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Home Demand Index | Historical Year-over-Year Comparison
The Home Demand Index (HDI) for Washington D.C. is 87 in the current report, down from 95 last month but notably higher than last year’s level of 72. The month-over-month decline indicates softer demand as the market transitions into a slower seasonal phase. However, the significant year-over-year increase highlights improved buyer activity compared with 2024, signaling a more resilient market foundation heading into winter.
Home Demand Index
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Home Demand Map
“Buyer demand continues to vary across the Washington D.C. metro region. Arlington County and Alexandria City remain at high demand, consistently attracting strong buyer interest. Meanwhile, Falls Church City, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Washington, D.C. show steady demand, reflecting balanced activity throughout the region. These trends highlight differences in buyer preferences, with core areas maintaining high activity while other parts of the region experience slower and more limited buyer interest.
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Washington D.C. | November 2025
Demand and Inventory by Home Type
Buyer demand across home types in Washington D.C. shows a downward trend, with all segments experiencing lower activity. Entry-level single-family homes recorded an index of 80, down from 84 in the previous month but up from 68 a year ago, indicating slower activity yet strong year-over-year growth in affordable segments. Mid-range single-family homes also declined, with the index falling to 81 from 88 in the previous month, suggesting cooling among move-up buyers. Luxury single-family homes dropped 19% compared with the previous month but remain 17% above last year, while luxury condos fell 20% in the previous month yet are still 13% higher than a year ago. This pattern reflects a general slowdown in the market, though demand remains stronger than the same period last year, likely influenced by inventory availability and evolving buyer preferences across price tiers.
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Single Family Home Below $572k
The index for entry-level single-family homes in Washington D.C. is 80 during this report period, down from 84 in the previous month and up from 68 a year ago. Demand remains in the slow category, indicating that buyer activity continues at a modest pace.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Below $572k
Home Demand
Index
Index
80
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
84
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
68
Months of
inventory
inventory
3
Average daily inventory last month
1,294
Inventory sold
last month
last month
431
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Single Family Home $572k - $1375k
The index for mid-range single-family homes in Washington D.C. fell to 81 during this report period, down from 88 in the previous month, though still above last year’s level of 62. The month-over-month decline signals a softening in buyer interest, while the year-over-year gain shows that demand remains stronger than the same period in 2024.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home $572k - $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
81
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
88
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
62
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
2.5
Average daily inventory last month
2,704
Inventory sold
last month
last month
1,090
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Single Family Home Above $1375k
The index for luxury single-family homes in Washington D.C. declined to 90 during this report period, down from 111 in the previous month. Despite the decrease, the current level remains above last year’s 77, indicating that demand is still stronger than the same period in 2024. The market remains in a steady category, reflecting a moderated pace of buyer activity in the luxury segment.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Above $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
90
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
111
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
77
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3.2
Average daily inventory last month
909
Inventory sold
last month
last month
284
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Condo Below $597k
The index for entry-level condos in Washington D.C. is 101 during this report period, down from 110 in the previous month but up from 89 in the same period last year. The month-over-month decline indicates a softening in buyer activity, while the year-over-year increase shows that demand remains stronger compared with last year. The market remains in the Steady category, with entry-level condos continuing to attract consistent interest from buyers.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Below $597k
Home Demand
Index
Index
101
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
110
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
89
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
4.4
Average daily inventory last month
2,674
Inventory sold
last month
last month
613
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Condo Above $597k
The index for luxury condos in Washington D.C. is 114 during this report period, down from 143 in the previous month but above last year’s 101. The month-over-month decline indicates a cooling in buyer activity, moving the segment from high to moderate activity. Compared with last year, demand remains stronger, suggesting that the market continues to attract interest despite the recent pullback.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Above $597k
Home Demand
Index
Index
114
(Moderate)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
143
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
101
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
4.9
Average daily inventory last month
586
Inventory sold
last month
last month
119
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Townhouse/Rowhouse/Twin All prices
Townhouse/
Rowhouse/Twin
All prices
The index for townhouses, rowhouses, and twins in Washington D.C. stands at 90, down from 97 in the previous month but still above last year’s 76. The month-over-month decline suggests a cooling in buyer activity, while the year-over-year increase highlights continued engagement in this segment. The index remains Steady, indicating a consistent market for these home types.
Monthly Statistics for Townhouse/Rowhouse/TwinAll prices
Home Demand
Index
Index
90
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
97
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
76
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3.3
Average daily inventory last month
3,646
Inventory sold
last month
last month
1,110
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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 November 2025 period with data collected from the previous month.
Released: November 10, 2025
Reference ID: 2332
Washington D.C. | November 2025
Home Demand Map (Zip Codes)
“Buyer demand continues to vary across the Washington D.C. metro region. Arlington County and Alexandria City remain at high demand, consistently attracting strong buyer interest. Meanwhile, Falls Church City, Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and Washington, D.C. show steady demand, reflecting balanced activity throughout the region. These trends highlight differences in buyer preferences, with core areas maintaining high activity while other parts of the region experience slower and more limited buyer interest.
“
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