Arlington, TX housing market
What's happening in the Arlington market right now.
Buyer's or seller's market?
Arlington, TX is a balanced market: homes in Tarrant County sell in a median of 51 days, and the number for sale is −7.3% on a year ago. Neither side has a clear edge.
12-month outlook
−2.5% to +1.5% for the typical Arlington home value over the next 12 months.
A projection from past prices (the trend of the last 3 and 12 months, damped), not a prediction or advice. Local conditions can move faster than any trend.
Sources: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index, August 2026 · Realtor.com county data, August 2026. Listing figures are for Tarrant County as a whole.
Arlington market — questions answered
What is the typical home value in Arlington, TX?
$309,891 as of August 2026, −0.8% on a year earlier (Zillow Home Value Index).
Are home prices going up in Arlington, TX?
No — the typical home value changed −0.8% over the year to August 2026 and +13.6% over five years.
Is Arlington, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
It's balanced: the median home in Tarrant County sells in 51 days (Realtor.com, August 2026).
How much is rent in Arlington, TX?
The typical rent is $1,462 a month as of August 2026, +0.9% on a year earlier (Zillow Observed Rent Index).
How many homes are for sale in Arlington, TX?
5,928 homes were listed for sale across Tarrant County in August 2026 (Realtor.com).
Who are the best real estate agents in Arlington, TX?
Homegrity lists 10,426 licensed Arlington agents, each checked against the state license register. Placement is never bought. See them at /real-estate-agents/arlington-tx.