Investor-grade market analytics for Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, District of Columbia. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$584,684
-0.3% year-over-year
5.0%
gross annual
-5.9%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-5.9% year-over-year
Migration: Top 99% nationally
In-migrants avg $90,640 AGI vs out-migrants $104,730
Opportunity Zone Market
84 ZIP codes in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is experiencing a correction with -0.3% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.72x, below the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-11,318 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk remains low (26/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.02% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV's primary climate exposure is wind storms (46/100). The composite climate risk score of 26/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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