Cash Is King: 25% Of DC Homebuyers Paid Cash In 2025

In the first ten months of 2025, 25% of about 5,400 homes sold in Washington, DC, were purchased with all cash, consistent with recent years. Cash buyers are mainly in affluent neighborhoods where median home prices exceed $1 million. Notable areas with high cash purchase rates include West End (59%), Georgetown (54%), Kent (49%), and Spring Valley (48%). The luxury market remains active despite an overall flat sales market.