Cost of Living in District of Columbia

1 cities • 672,079 total population • 2026 Data

$106,287
Avg. Median Income
+37% vs national
$1,900
Avg. Median Rent
+41% vs national
$724,600
Avg. Home Value
+114% vs national
6.4%
Avg. Unemployment

Overview

District of Columbia has 1 cities with populations over 25,000, totaling 672,079 residents. The average median household income across these cities is $106,287, which is 37% above the national median.

Rent averages $1,900 per month, and the average home value is $724,600. The largest city is Washington, while Washington offers the lowest rent and Washington has the highest.

Most Affordable Cities in District of Columbia

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value
1 Washington $1,900 $106,287 $724,600

Most Expensive Cities in District of Columbia

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value
1 Washington $1,900 $106,287 $724,600

Highest Income Cities in District of Columbia

# City Median Income Median Rent Population
1 Washington $106,287 $1,900 672,079

All Cities in District of Columbia

City Population Income Rent Home Value
Washington 672,079 $106,287 $1,900 $724,600

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. State averages calculated from cities with population over 25,000.

Verify at data.census.gov