About this list
Looking for a District of Columbia, DC distressed property list? ListCentral.US provides weekly-updated distressed property data for District of Columbia, District of Columbia, for investors, wholesalers, real estate agents, contractors, and handyman crews. With an estimated 693,645 residents (U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025), District of Columbia ranks #101 among U.S. counties by population. It is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area, home to about 6,465,724 people.
Pricing: 25 free records for District of Columbia (one-time), or 250 records for $24. Choose the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “District of Columbia, DC” (or put it in the order note) and you'll receive your data within 24 hours.
What's Included in Each Distressed Property Record
- Owner name
- Property address
- Mailing address
- Property characteristics — bedrooms, bathrooms, and other property details
- Distress type — such as tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant
District of Columbia Housing Market Snapshot
Population is from the Census Bureau's 2025 estimates; housing and income figures are American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates for 2020–2024.
| Estimated population (2025) | 693,645 |
|---|---|
| Population change since 2020 | +0.6% |
| Housing units | 361,014 |
| Vacant housing units | 36,523 (10.1%) |
| Owner-occupied households | 134,683 (41.5%) |
| Renter-occupied households | 189,808 (58.5%) |
| Median home value | $737,100 |
| Median gross rent | $1,954/month |
| Median household income | $109,870 |
| Median year homes were built | 1958 |
| Median age of residents | 34.9 |
What the Numbers Mean for District of Columbia Distressed Property Buyers
- Vacancy. About 10.1% of District of Columbia's housing units (36,523 homes) were vacant in the 2020–2024 ACS, close to the U.S. figure of 10.1%. That count includes homes for rent, for sale, and seasonal homes, so it is a market-wide signal rather than a count of distressed homes; our county list is what identifies the distressed ones.
- Housing age. The median home in District of Columbia was built in 1958, about 22 years earlier than the U.S. median (1980). Older housing stock often means aging roofs, plumbing, and electrical systems, which is steady repair work for contractors and handyman crews and a lever for investors pricing rehabs.
- Prices. The median home value of $737,100 is 122% above the U.S. median of $332,700, and equals 6.7 times the county's median household income of $109,870. A high price-to-income ratio means any discount to market value is large in dollar terms, which is why wholesalers watch spreads closely in counties like this.
- Tenure. Renters make up 58.5% of occupied homes in District of Columbia, well above the national 34.8%. That usually means more landlord-owned and absentee-owned property, so mailing addresses that differ from the property address matter when you work this county.
- Population trend. District of Columbia's population was roughly steady between 2020 and 2025 (+0.6%), so local demand is stable rather than fast-moving.
How Investors and Contractors Use District of Columbia Distressed Property Data
Wholesalers and investors use the list to contact owners of distressed homes in District of Columbia before they reach the MLS. With about 134,683 owner-occupied and 189,808 renter-occupied households in the county, each weekly refresh surfaces new distress signals across a large pool of properties. Contractors and handyman crews use the same records, including property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, to find repair and renovation work early.
Nearby and Similar Counties
- Prince George's County, MD distressed property list (same metropolitan area)
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Browse all counties in the Distressed Properties collection, or read the Motivated Seller Lists guide.
District of Columbia Distressed Property List FAQ
How much does a District of Columbia distressed property list cost? 25 records are free (one-time), and 250 records cost $24.
How do I order District of Columbia data? Select the 250 Records option and check out, then email info@listcentral.us with “District of Columbia, DC”. You'll receive your data within 24 hours. For the free 25 records, just email us.
What does each record include? Owner name, property address, mailing address, property characteristics such as bedrooms and bathrooms, and the distress type (for example tax delinquent, foreclosure, or vacant).
How big is the District of Columbia housing market? The 2020–2024 ACS counts 361,014 housing units in District of Columbia, of which 324,491 are occupied.
How often is the data updated? Weekly.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates (Vintage 2025) and American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2020–2024). Distressed property records are supplied by ListCentral.US.