Land and home values in District of Columbia
Across District of Columbia's 1 counties, residential land is about $56.20 per sq ft at the state median ($2.45M an acre). The typical home is worth about $698,000 and a 2-bedroom rents for about $2,420 a month. Largest city: Washington; capital: Washington. Values as of October 12, 2026.
Open on the satellite mapState values
| Land: residential | $56.20 | per sq ft |
| Land: residential | $2.45M | per acre |
| Land: quarter-acre lot | $612,018 | 10,890 sq ft |
| Home: typical (median) | $698,000 | value |
| Home: entry-level | $520,000 | lower quartile |
| Home: upper-end | $925,000 | upper quartile |
| Build new | $157 | per sq ft, no land |
| Rent: 1-bedroom | $2,160 | per month |
| Rent: 2-bedroom | $2,420 | per month |
| Rent: 3-bedroom | $3,050 | per month |
| Rent: 4-bedroom | $3,590 | per month |
| Gross yield, 2-bed | 4.2% | a year |
Price tiers
| Tier | Tracts | Land $/sq ft | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top tier | 33 | $82.20 | $1.3M | $2,480 |
| Upper | 67 | $64.10 | $863,000 | $2,910 |
| Mid | 56 | $41.90 | $625,000 | $2,380 |
| Entry | 47 | $19.40 | $411,000 | $1,660 |
| Rural | 3 | $63.40 | $507,000 | $2,740 |
Tiers rank neighborhoods by home value within each metro area; outside metro areas they follow how built-up the land is. They describe prices only.
Every county
| County | Setting | Land $/sq ft | Per acre | Typical home | Rent 2-bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | Metro core | $56.20 | $2.45M | $698,000 | $2,420 |
Questions people ask
How much is land worth in District of Columbia?
Residential land in District of Columbia is about $56.20 per square foot, or $2.45M an acre, as of October 2026. A quarter-acre lot (10,890 sq ft) is about $612,018. Smaller lots sell for more per square foot and large tracts for less.
Where is land most expensive in District of Columbia?
The highest county medians for residential land are District of Columbia ($56.20 per sq ft).
Where is land cheapest in District of Columbia?
The lowest county medians are District of Columbia ($56.20 per sq ft); farmland and remote acreage are cheaper still.
What is the typical home value in District of Columbia?
The typical (median) home in District of Columbia is worth about $698,000, with entry-level homes around $520,000 and upper-end homes around $925,000, as of October 2026.
How much is rent in District of Columbia?
A 2-bedroom rents for about $2,420 a month in District of Columbia, a 1-bedroom about $2,160 and a 3-bedroom about $3,050 (gross rent including utilities, HUD Fair Market Rent basis).
Is this an appraisal?
No. Indicative values for screening, budgeting and negotiation, not an appraisal. For lending, a tax appeal or legal use, hire a state-licensed or certified appraiser.