September 2025 Report
Washington D.C. Metro
Washington D.C. | September 2025
Home Demand Index
The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area is at 85 in the latest report, down from 91 the previous month. The month-over-month decrease highlights a continued cooling trend, consistent with slower seasonal activity. However, the index remains above last year’s level of 81, indicating that buyer demand is still stronger than the same period a year ago. Overall, the market is categorized as Slow, with activity moderating yet maintaining a year-over-year edge.
Demand continues to soften across all home types in Washington D.C. for the third consecutive month, though levels remain higher than a year ago. The luxury single-family home segment experienced the largest decline, but it is still up compared to last year. Luxury condos also saw notable decreases, while entry-level single-family homes experienced the smallest decline, with a 4% drop from the previous month. Overall, demand is moderating in the short term but remains above last year across most segments, highlighting the ongoing impact of limited inventory on market dynamics.
Monthly Statistics for September 2025
Home Demand
Index
Index
85
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
91
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
81
Index change
from prior month
from prior month
-6.6%
Index change from
same time last year
same time last year
4.9%
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Home Demand Index | Historical Year-over-Year Comparison
The Home Demand Index (HDI) for the Washington D.C. metro area declined to 85 in the latest report, down from 91 last month. This drop reflects a continued seasonal slowdown in buyer activity. However, the index is still above last year’s level of 81, indicating that buyer demand remains stronger than at the same time last year, even as the market trends in the Slow category.
Home Demand Index
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Home Demand Map
Buyer demand continues to vary across the Washington D.C. region, with core jurisdictions such as Arlington County and Alexandria City maintaining relatively high levels of interest. Fairfax County, and Fairfax City remain in the steady demand category, reflecting stable conditions in key suburban areas. Meanwhile, outlying markets such as Frederick County continue to register limited demand, underscoring ongoing geographic disparities in buyer activity.
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Washington D.C. | September 2025
Demand and Inventory by Home Type
Demand continues to soften across all home types in Washington D.C. for the third consecutive month, though levels remain higher than a year ago. The luxury single-family home segment experienced the largest decline, but it is still up compared to last year. Luxury condos also saw notable decreases, while entry-level single-family homes experienced the smallest decline, with a 4% drop from the previous month. Overall, demand is moderating in the short term but remains above last year across most segments, highlighting the ongoing impact of limited inventory on market dynamics.
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Single Family Home Below $570k
The index for entry-level single-family homes in Washington, D.C. slipped to 77 from 80 last month, slightly below last year’s level of 78. The month-over-month decline reflects continued slow buyer demand, while the small year-over-year dip points to market activity remaining somewhat weaker compared to the same period in 2024.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Below $570k
Home Demand
Index
Index
77
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
80
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
78
Months of
inventory
inventory
3.1
Average daily inventory last month
1,194
Inventory sold
last month
last month
388
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Single Family Home $570k - $1375k
The index for mid-range single-family homes in Washington, D.C. declined to 81 from 88 last month but stands above last year’s level of 73. The month-over-month decrease points to easing buyer activity, while the year-over-year gain highlights that demand remains stronger than a year ago. Overall, the market continues to show resilience despite the recent slowdown.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home $570k - $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
73
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
2.4
Average daily inventory last month
2,590
Inventory sold
last month
last month
1,100
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Single Family Home Above $1375k
The index for luxury single-family homes in Washington, D.C. stands at 90 in the latest report, down from 105 last month and marking the third consecutive monthly decline. Still, the index remains above last year’s 87, signaling stronger conditions than a year ago. While buyer activity has eased in recent months, demand is steady, reflecting continued interest in the luxury market despite the pullback.
Monthly Statistics for Single Family Home Above $1375k
Home Demand
Index
Index
90
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
105
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
87
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3
Average daily inventory last month
904
Inventory sold
last month
last month
299
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Condo Below $596k
The index for entry-level condos in Washington D.C. is at 102 in the latest report, down from 108 last month but still above last year’s 100. This marks the fifth consecutive monthly decline, pointing to a gradual easing of demand in this segment. However, the index’s position above last year indicates underlying buyer interest remains present. Overall, the market falls within the steady category, with entry-level condos maintaining a consistent draw for buyers despite recent softening.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Below $596k
Home Demand
Index
Index
102
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
108
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
100
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
4
Average daily inventory last month
2,460
Inventory sold
last month
last month
614
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Condo Above $596k
The index for luxury condos in Washington D.C. for this latest report is 105, down from 116 last month but unchanged from last year’s 105. The month-over-month decrease reflects a moderation in buyer interest, possibly influenced by shifting market conditions or buyer preferences. Despite this decline, buyer interest remains unchanged from a year ago, indicating steady demand in the luxury condo segment.
Monthly Statistics for Condo Above $596k
Home Demand
Index
Index
105
(Steady)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
116
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
105
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
3.7
Average daily inventory last month
508
Inventory sold
last month
last month
139
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Washington D.C. | September 2025
Townhouse/Rowhouse/Twin All prices
Townhouse/
Rowhouse/Twin
All prices
The index for townhouses, rowhouses, and twins in Washington D.C. is at 86, down from 91 last month but still above last year’s 80. The month-over-month decline signals a cooling in demand, yet the year-over-year increase highlights ongoing buyer interest. Overall, the segment remains in the Slow category, reflecting steady appeal for buyers looking for affordable options with additional space.
Monthly Statistics for Townhouse/Rowhouse/TwinAll prices
Home Demand
Index
Index
86
(Slow)
Home Demand Index
from prior month
from prior month
91
Home Demand Index
from prior year
from prior year
80
Months of
Inventory
Inventory
2.8
Average daily inventory last month
3,284
Inventory sold
last month
last month
1,184
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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 September 2025 period with data collected from the previous month.
Released: September 11, 2025
Reference ID: 2302
Washington D.C. | September 2025
Home Demand Map (Zip Codes)
Buyer demand continues to vary across the Washington D.C. region, with core jurisdictions such as Arlington County and Alexandria City maintaining relatively high levels of interest. Fairfax County, and Fairfax City remain in the steady demand category, reflecting stable conditions in key suburban areas. Meanwhile, outlying markets such as Frederick County continue to register limited demand, underscoring ongoing geographic disparities in buyer activity.
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