District of Columbia Affordability
How affordable is District of Columbia real estate?
Public Record + Census ACS
Median Home Price
$888.5K
Median Household Income
$101,027
Affordability Index
8.79
vs National Avg
+28.9%
Cities in District of Columbia by Affordability
| # | City | Median Price | Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $969.6K | 9.60 |
Methodology
Affordability index = local median home price ÷ state median household income. A value of 4.0 means homes cost 4x annual income (roughly the historical "rule of thumb" ceiling). Higher values = less affordable.
Income figures: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates (state level). Sale prices: MarketTimeline public-record SOLD events, last 12 months.