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Home appreciation in District of Columbia
District of Columbia's FHFA HPI® all-transactions index changed -0.6% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.0% nationally, ranking 51st of 51 states and D.C. Below, compare its 1 3-digit ZIP regions and 1 metro areas.
- 1-year change
- -0.6%
- 5-year change
- +4.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +464%
- State rank (1 year)
- 51st
U.S. +3.0%
51st of 51
U.S. +292%
of 51 states and D.C.
District of Columbia vs the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- District of Columbia: 563.5
- United States: 391.6
District of Columbia appreciation by time window
| Window | DC | U.S. | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | -0.6% | +3.0% | −3.6 pts |
| 3 years | +0.9% | +12.9% | −12.0 pts |
| 5 years | +4.2% | +41.3% | −37.1 pts |
| 10 years | +32.7% | +93.3% | −60.6 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +464% | +292% | +172.0 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in District of Columbia
Fastest-appreciating ZIP codes in District of Columbia →Sorted by one-year change. 0 of 1 regions beat the national one-year change of +3.0%. Place labels name the largest community in each region.
| # | 3-digit ZIP region | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 200 · Washington, DC area | -0.6% | +4.2% | +32.7% | +464% |
Metro areas in District of Columbia
| Metro area | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC-MD (division) | +0.5% | +16.7% | +289% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in District of Columbia
District of Columbia's index peaked in Q3 2007, fell 11.9% to its low in Q3 2009, and regained its peak in Q2 2013, about 5.8 years after the top. Today it sits +64.6% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC | Q3 2007 | Q3 2009 | -11.9% | Q2 2013 (5.8 yrs) | +64.6% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, District of Columbia's index has changed +155% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | DC after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -4.3% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | -8.1% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | -16.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | -4.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +155% | +76.8% |
If you bought in District of Columbia in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the statewide index rate to Q2 2026. Local markets within the state vary widely.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the state rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +464% | $1,692,671 |
| Q2 2000 | +326% | $1,277,456 |
| Q2 2005 | +95.4% | $586,282 |
| Q2 2010 | +85.6% | $556,926 |
| Q2 2015 | +42.7% | $428,167 |
| Q2 2020 | +13.4% | $340,203 |
| Q2 2021 | +4.2% | $312,632 |
| Q2 2023 | +0.9% | $302,657 |
| Q2 2025 | -0.6% | $298,215 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices gone up in District of Columbia?
- FHFA HPI® data for District of Columbia shows the all-transactions index changed -0.6% over the year to Q2 2026, +4.2% over five years, +32.7% over ten years, and +464% since Q1 1995.
- Is District of Columbia appreciating faster than the national average?
- Over the past year District of Columbia's index moved −3.6 pts versus the U.S. (+3.0%), ranking 51st of 51 states and D.C. Over five years the gap is −37.1 pts.