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Overview
Population:601,723
Pop. Change:5%
State:District of Columbia
Metro Area:Washington-Arlington-Alexandria
County:District of Columbia
City:Washington
Zip Code:20011, 20019, ... 86 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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District of Columbia's Real Estate Market
 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes
 • Median Condominiums


Interesting Facts about District of Columbia

As of 2012, District of Columbia's population is 601,723 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.19 percent.

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The median home cost in District of Columbia is $391,300. Home appreciation the last year has been 4.34 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, District of Columbia's cost of living is 42.40% Higher than the U.S. average.

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District of Columbia public schools spend $7,958 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 11.4 students per teacher in District of Columbia.

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The unemployment rate in District of Columbia is 10.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. District of Columbia jobs have Increased by 0.92 percent.


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Average Commute time is 33 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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District of Columbia's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes