The median property value in Washington, DC was $617,900 in 2018, which is 2.69 times larger than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $607,200 to $617,900, a 1.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Washington, DC is 42.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Washington, DC have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they commute by Public Transit. Car ownership in Washington, DC is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.