Veterans United in
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC
in the DC, VA, MD, WV metro area
The Washington housing market in February has weakened compared to last year with the median home price around $549,950 — down 4.8% from last year. Homes for sale in Washington* now spend an average of 58 days on the market, and nearly 23% sell below asking price, giving buyers more negotiating power.
Just a few of the 773,720 Veterans we've helped get into homes.
10,551 Veterans in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV area alone!
Based on Veterans United and Veterans United Realty's internal data.
David K. | U.S. Navy
Dakota P. | U.S. Army
Edward S. | U.S. Army
Eric L. | U.S. Army
Robert T. | U.S. Army
Keith H. | U.S. Marine Corps
Vernon D. | U.S. Army
Washington Metro Housing Market in February 2026
Median Days on Market
58 days
Homes are staying on the market 28.89% longer than last month.
Average Listing Price
$809,787
Average home prices are down 1.65% since last month.
Active Listings
10,883 homes
Number of houses on the market are down 18.23% since last month.
Homes in the Washington region sell at a moderate pace.
23% of listings reduced price last month.
3,262
New listings
Down 34.2% from last month
10,883
Active listings
Down 18.2% from last month
VA Loan Market Share
15.2% of originations last year were VA loans.
3,772
Sold last year
1/7
Were VA loans
Washington Area
Own vs Rent Trends
A higher share of owner-occupied homes often reflects stronger long-term ties to the community, since homeowners are more likely to stay in one place and invest in their neighborhoods. By contrast, areas with a larger renter population may be more transient, offering flexibility but sometimes less stability in housing markets.
It could also be an indication of market health, as affordable markets often have higher owner-occupancy rates.
The home listing price-to-income ratio in the Washington area is 4.5
The ratio compares how expensive homes are in Washington relative to household income. A higher ratio means homes cost more compared to what people earn.
A healthy price-to-income ratio is generally around 3 times your household's annual income (or less), but higher ratios can be sustainable depending on your rate, DTI, and more.
Median Home Prices by Neighborhood in the Washington Region
This section breaks down median home prices by neighborhood. Use these insights to see where housing costs trend higher or lower, and to better understand the market at the zip code level.
The Washington metro median income is $121,469.
Explore Washington Area Neighborhoods
See how median home prices in individual Washington neighborhoods compare to the overall metro median.
View this chart to learn about the median listing price and the number of active listings in Washington over time.
Month
Mar 2022
Apr 2022
May 2022
Jun 2022
Jul 2022
Aug 2022
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
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Aug 2024
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Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
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Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Listing Price
$544,900
$565,000
$585,000
$589,950
$580,000
$569,985
$569,950
$573,990
$565,000
$555,000
$562,500
$584,665
$599,450
$624,000
$639,423
$644,485
$635,000
$615,000
$615,000
$599,995
$598,875
$589,850
$589,860
$599,000
$604,300
$625,000
$639,500
$632,004
$619,950
$599,900
$599,948
$599,781
$585,000
$572,500
$577,000
$579,995
$604,900
$622,983
$634,900
$625,000
$612,500
$599,900
$599,900
$594,500
$575,000
$549,950
Month
Mar 2022
Apr 2022
May 2022
Jun 2022
Jul 2022
Aug 2022
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Active Listings
5,449
6,178
7,926
9,288
10,505
10,412
10,511
10,810
10,342
8,362
6,940
6,119
6,201
6,477
6,675
6,836
7,183
7,166
7,960
8,407
8,253
6,814
5,902
5,907
6,335
7,189
7,860
8,692
8,912
8,868
9,798
10,608
10,299
8,380
7,825
8,149
10,165
11,932
13,508
13,854
13,669
13,432
14,270
14,311
13,312
10,883
Median Days on Market
Days on Market
This chart shows the median days on market for active listings over time. In other words: how quickly homes move in the market. A declining rate means rising competition among buyers, while an increase means listings are sitting longer.
Month
Mar 2022
Apr 2022
May 2022
Jun 2022
Jul 2022
Aug 2022
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
Aug 2023
Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Median Days on Market
28
27
26
28
31
37
40
37
44
57
64
43
36
33
30
32
34
35
35
35
39
50
53
36
31
30
28
29
32
37
36
34
40
50
52
34
24
25
29
34
38
39
38
38
45
58
Market Hotness Score
Market Hotness
Based on Realtor.com's Market Hotness Index, this measure reflects how competitive the housing market is by comparing buyer demand with available inventory. Rising hotness scores point to more competition, while declining scores signal cooling conditions.
Month
Mar 2022
Apr 2022
May 2022
Jun 2022
Jul 2022
Aug 2022
Sep 2022
Oct 2022
Nov 2022
Dec 2022
Jan 2023
Feb 2023
Mar 2023
Apr 2023
May 2023
Jun 2023
Jul 2023
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Sep 2023
Oct 2023
Nov 2023
Dec 2023
Jan 2024
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Aug 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 2024
Nov 2024
Dec 2024
Jan 2025
Feb 2025
Mar 2025
Apr 2025
May 2025
Jun 2025
Jul 2025
Aug 2025
Sep 2025
Oct 2025
Nov 2025
Dec 2025
Hotness Score
39.7993
33.1104
32.9431
35.4515
34.7826
42.9766
48.8294
50.1672
50.3344
49.6656
53.8462
56.0201
54.3478
49.6656
47.3244
44.8161
45.9866
47.6589
53.3445
56.3545
55.6856
56.1873
59.699
61.0368
58.8629
55.6856
53.1773
54.5151
53.1773
55.6856
59.8662
63.8796
64.7157
64.8829
66.388
66.7224
64.214
59.699
57.3579
51.8395
51.8395
49.6656
56.0201
53.8462
51.6722
51.3378
Pending Homes-for-Sale %
Percentage of Homes Sold per Month
This chart shows the percentage of homes that sold each month, highlighting buyer demand and long-term market trends. In most markets, around 20% of listings selling each month is considered balanced. Higher percentages point to a strong sellers' market, while lower percentages indicate more favorable conditions for buyers.
Largest overall VA lender (purchase and refinance) for seven of the last ten years.
More VA purchase loans than any other lender for the past 10 consecutive years
Over the last six years, Veterans United made more VA purchase loans than USAA, Navy Federal Credit Union, Rocket Mortgage, Wells Fargo and Freedom Mortgage combined.
With a VA loan, many buyers can get into a home with no money down, often spending less upfront than they would on a security deposit and first month's rent. In Northern Virginia, where home values continue to rise, every month spent renting is a missed opportunity to build equity. Even starting with a condo can be a smart step toward long-term financial freedom.
Danny H.Veterans United Network Realty Agent
1-800-985-5723 | 1512 Heriford Road, Columbia, MO 65202. Not affiliated with any government agency including the VA. Missouri Licensed Real Estate Brokerage; for license information, visit VeteransUnitedRealty.com. Equal Housing Opportunity.
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Everything was SO easy. Communication was fantastic.
Traci K. | Army
Verified Customer
Veterans United has a fantastic group of people. They were so kind and informative and they went out of their way to help me. I would definitely recommend them to all my friends when they decide to move.
Tammie M. | Army
Verified Customer
I fully recommend Veterans United for your home-purchasing needs. They genuinely care about their customers and know how to go the extra mile to make your dream become a reality. They take the time to explain the process and answer your questions. If you're a Veteran, this is the lender you shoul...
Stephan D. | Army
Verified Customer
VU team was a great help during the first home buying process.Many thanks!
Nicolas L. | Navy
Verified Customer
You guys are great! I can't wait to refer you to my friends and family for their next home transaction.
Mychell W. | Army
Verified Customer
A great company that helped me through a difficult closing process in the expert way.
Samuel C. | Army
Verified Customer
There are NO words that can truly express the GRATITUDE I have for my Veterans United DREAM TEAM! Within a month I went from renting to owning and for that I am truly GRATEFUL! Thanks for making my home buying experience one that I will NEVER forget!
Charyn C. | Navy
Verified Customer
Sustains:1) Very helpful team and I have already recommended VU for home loans.2) Jeff Magsamen and Kaitlyn Peters are terrific and I'm personally grateful for their assistance.Improves:1) During the initial phases of the loan process it was confusing to me who was who -- I believe it would be more ...
John A. | Army
Verified Customer
My Veterans United Home Loans and its affiliates team was great in assisting our home buying process. Outstanding job, guys!
Evelyn E. |
Verified Customer
Best experience in buying a house I highly recommend veterans United and especially Aimee Hall!
*Unless stated otherwise, data for the metro refers to the CBSA ("Core-Based Statistical Area"), the defined geography that makes up the surrounding metropolitan and micropolitan areas.
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