What is the rental yield in Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia?

The gross yield in Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia is 4.9. That sits alongside prices about 49% below the city median and 49% below the state median, plus a Red Flag score of 74. Over the past year, prices moved down 5.0%.

How walkable is Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia?

Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia has a walkability of 98. That is a strong practical feature for access and convenience, especially when paired with prices about 49% below the city median. The market also shows a Red Flag score of 74 and a 5.0% price decline over the past year.

How does Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia compare to Washington, District of Columbia?

Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia is priced about 49% below Washington, District of Columbia overall and has a higher gross yield of 4.9. The comparison also shows a Red Flag score of 74, walkability of 98, and prices down 5.0% over the past year.

What is the risk profile of Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia?

Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia has a Red Flag score of 74, which indicates a higher overall risk profile in the dataset. That sits alongside a gross yield of 4.9, walkability of 98, and prices that are about 49% below the city median and 49% below the state median.

Neighborhood

Southwest

Washington, District of Columbia US

Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia is a lower-priced, high-walkability market with a gross yield of 4.9 and a Red Flag score of 74. Prices are about 49% below the city median and 49% below the state median, while values have moved down 5.0% over the past year. Walkability is 98, which supports day-to-day convenience, but the elevated Red Flag score points to a higher overall risk profile.

AI Summary•Updated June 2026

Area

9.79 mi²

ZIP Code

20032

County

District of Columbia

State

District of Columbia

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$378,888

YoY-5.0%

Gross Rental Yield

5.0%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

High

74 / 100

Walkability Score

Walker's Paradise

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Southwest Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Southwest, Washington.

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Market Economics Snapshot

Jun 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$378,888	-5.0%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$221/sqft	+13.4%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,573/mo	+2.4%
Gross Rental Yield	5.0%	—
Liquidity Score	22 / 100	Low
Homes Sold (Period)	46	+9.5%

Is Southwest Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited District of Columbia crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

74 / 100

High Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Hurricane100Very High

Flood80Very High

Earthquake80Very High

Heat80Very High

Strong Wind80Very High

Hail80Very High

Tornado60High

Wildfire40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): District of Columbia averaged 47.0 crimes and 10.1 violent per 1,000 residents (-11.2% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.0%

Highly walkable neighborhood — score 98/100

Active transaction volume — 46 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 389 dining & 45 grocery options nearby

Hurricane risk is Very High (100/100)

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Southwest's live DistrictScore metrics.

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Southwest Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (District of Columbia-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

6.0 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-26.6% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Southwest centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 50% of U.S. neighborhoods.

District of Columbia Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	47.0	10.1	-11.2%
2023	54.0	11.4	+25.9%
2022	43.9	8.2	-13.3%
2021	50.9	9.5	+6.3%
2020	44.9	10.0	-16.2%
2019	54.0	10.4	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Southwest inherits the District of Columbia figures.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Superfund (NPL)0.5 kmVery High

Industrial odor7 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Southwest: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

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Walkability & Amenities in Southwest

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

98

Walker's Paradise

Walkability Score

45

Grocery

389

Dining

44

Schools

8

Universities

14

Hospitals

12

Pharmacies

161

Parks

40

Rail Transit

4

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Southwest's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Southwest vs Washington vs District of Columbia

How Southwest benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

In Southwest, the median sale price sits about 49% below the median for Washington neighborhoods and about 49% below the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.0%, against 4.2% for Washington neighborhoods and 4.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices fell 5.0%. Transaction liquidity sits below the median for Washington neighborhoods and below the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Southwest	$221/sqft	5.0%	22
Washington	$434/sqft	4.2%	30
District of Columbia	$434/sqft	4.2%	30

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & District of Columbia tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~0.60% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 10.75%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: transfer + recordation tax; higher over $400k.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

Higher transfer/recordation tax on property over $2.5M; DC has rent stabilization.

US citizens & tax residents8

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption with unlimited protection from most creditors (subject to limits).

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Southwest Real Estate FAQ

Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia offers a gross yield of 4.9 and prices about 49% below both the city and state medians. The tradeoff is a Red Flag score of 74 and a 5.0% decline over the past year, so the profile combines lower entry pricing with higher overall risk.

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