Cities in District of Columbia

We cover 1 place in District of Columbia, home to 694,000 residents. The largest is Washington (694,000). The top state income tax rate is 10.75%. The average combined sales tax is 6%.

CityPopulation 2025GrowthHome valueRentIncomePrice levelJan highJul high
Washington693,645+0.6%$737,100$1,954$109,870108.945°90°

Taxes in District of Columbia

District of Columbia has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 10.75% in 2026. The state sales tax is 6%, and with the average local rate added it comes to 6%. Source: Tax Foundation, 2026. Local income taxes are not included.

Washington at a glance

Average monthly high and low temperatures and precipitation in Washington20°30°40°50°60°70°80°90°100°4530Jan2.94832Feb2.65739Mar3.56848Apr3.27758May3.98568Jun4.29072Jul4.38871Aug3.38164Sep3.96952Oct3.75842Nov2.94935Dec3.4in.
Average daily high and low (°F) and precipitation (inches) each month, 1991-2020. The dashed line marks freezing (32°F). Shaded months are comfortable by our rule. Station: Washington Reagan Airport, VA, 3.3 mi from the city center. Source: NOAA NCEI.