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  5. /Tenleytown, Washington, DC - 20016

Tenleytown, Washington, DC—20016

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,103,000
0.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$179,000
18.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
43
28.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.4%
Median Rent
$2,970
1.2% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,800
13.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$4,280
0.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$5,800
2.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

As of May '26, the median home price in Tenleytown, Washington, DC is $1,103,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.4%. This indicates that home prices in Tenleytown, Washington, DC are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.4%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,103,000-0.4%
Single Family $1,634,0000.4%
Condos $393,000-4.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $330,000
    -4.9%
    2 Bed
    		$621,000-2.1%
    3 Bed
    		$1,291,0000.2%
    4 Bed
    		$1,705,0000.4%
    5 Bed $2,595,2862.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    9.5%
    1 Bedroom
    27.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    18.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    18.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    12.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    14.0%

    Rental Trends — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Tenleytown, Washington, DC is $3,440, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Tenleytown, Washington, DC is studios: $1,970, 1-bedrooms: $2,750, 2-bedrooms: $4,260, 3-bedrooms: $5,550, 4-bedrooms: $6,920. The most common rental property sizes in Tenleytown, Washington, DC are 1-bedroom and studio, accounting for 50.0% and 21.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,970$3,440
    Studio Rent $2,060$1,970
    1 Bed Rent $2,800$2,750
    2 Bed Rent $4,280$4,260
    3 Bed Rent $5,800$5,550
    4 Bed Rent $6,350$6,920
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    21.4%
    1 Bedroom
    50.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    16.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    5.7%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Property Listings — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Tenleytown, Washington, DC is 43. This is a increase of 28.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 18.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$649,000-31.0%
    Listing Count
    		21733.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%33.0%
    Days on Market
    		4328.0%
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    Demographics — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Tenleytown, Washington, DC has a population of 31,700, which has decreased by -9.0% over the past 5 years. Tenleytown, Washington, DC is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.4% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 87.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 35.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		31,700-9.0%
    % Under 18
    		19.4%2.1%
    % Seniors
    		22.2%24.7%
    % WFH
    		35.8%284.9%
    % w/ College Degree
    		87.8%-0.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Tenleytown, Washington, DC is a predominantly white area, with 75.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 5.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Tenleytown, Washington, DC is hispanic, making up 8.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 18.4% of the population in Tenleytown, Washington, DC, and this percentage has decreased by 8.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		75.2%5.3%
    % Black
    		6.9%3.0%
    % Hispanic
    		8.1%-21.4%
    % Asian
    		5.7%-23.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		18.4%-8.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 361 mortgage originations in Tenleytown, Washington, DC, of which 97.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 9.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Tenleytown, Washington, DC. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		361
    % Conventional Loans
    		97.0%
    % Government Loans
    		3.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		3.0%
    % Second Loans
    		4.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		5.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Tenleytown, Washington, DC under the Section 8 program is 5.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Tenleytown, Washington, DC, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		343
    Total Units Section 8
    		337
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		5.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		74.1%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$450$2,800$2,350
    2 Bedroom-$1,640$4,280$2,640
    3 Bedroom-$2,500$5,800$3,300
    4 Bedroom-$2,460$6,350$3,890

    Affordability — Tenleytown, Washington, DC

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6
    Median Home Price$1,103,000
    Median Household Income$179,000

    Tenleytown, Washington, DC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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