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Arlington, VA home prices and housing market

1 ZIP market liveData updated September 2026Typical value$727K1-yr changeUp0.8%

The typical home value in Arlington, VA is $727K as of September 2026, up 0.8% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Arlington ZIP code, the median list price is $617K and homes spend a median of 30 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Arlington, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$727K
1-yr changeMedian across Arlington ZIPs
+0.8%
ZIP markets live25 tracked in Arlington
1
County
Arlington County

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12-month value trend

+0.8% over 12 months

Typical home value in Arlington over the last 12 months: $721K in Sep 2025 to $727K in Sep 2026 (+0.8%).

Sep 2025$721K

Sep 2026$727K

Median Zillow home value index across Arlington's ZIP codes.

Context

The typical home in Arlington, VA is worth $726,542 as of September 2026, up 0.8% over the past year. That is a modest gain, and the market under it looks balanced rather than hot. There are 566 homes for sale across the city, with 310 new listings hitting the market in September 2026. The median list price sits at $616,675, and homes are taking a median of 30 days to sell. Sellers are not getting everything they ask: 21.3% of listings have taken a price cut. For a homeowner weighing a sale, the numbers point to a market that still moves, but one that rewards realistic pricing over optimism.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Arlington, VA?

Typical home value

$727K

Up0.8%YoY

Median list price

$617K

Days on market

30

Homes for sale

566

Price cuts

21.3%

New listings

310

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Arlington's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Arlington, VA home prices over time

Typical home values in Arlington, VA are up 0.8% over the past year, from $721K in September 2025 to $727K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Arlington, VA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$726,542+0.8%
September 2025$720,617No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Arlington ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Arlington, VA a buyer's or seller's market?

Arlington, VA leans toward a seller's market.

Homes are selling quickly, which usually gives sellers the stronger position.

Based on a median of 30 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Arlington ZIP code, and 310 new listings against 566 active listings across Arlington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Arlington housing market forecast 2027

+0.5%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 9 Arlington ZIP codes, points to typical home values rising 0.5% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Arlington rose 0.8%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Arlington?

The forecasts do not call for a drop: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Arlington shows typical home values rising 0.5% by September 2027, after a 0.8% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 9 Arlington ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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Live markets

What ZIP codes are live in Arlington?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 25 Arlington ZIP codes in total; the remaining 24 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Arlington, VA home prices.

How much is a home in Arlington worth?

The typical home value in Arlington, VA is $726,542 as of September 2026, up 0.8% over the past year. That figure is a citywide measure, so an individual home may be worth more or less.

How fast are homes selling in Arlington?

Homes in Arlington are spending a median of 30 days on the market as of September 2026. About 21.3% of listings have had a price cut, so well-priced homes tend to move faster than the rest.

How much competition is there among Arlington sellers?

There are 566 homes for sale in Arlington as of September 2026, with 310 new listings added that month. The median list price is $616,675.

Are home prices going up or down in Arlington, VA?

Typical home values in Arlington, VA are up 0.8% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Arlington, VA a buyer's or seller's market?

Arlington, VA leans toward a seller's market. Homes are selling quickly, which usually gives sellers the stronger position. Based on a median of 30 days on market and 21% of listings with a price cut in the typical Arlington ZIP code, and 310 new listings against 566 active listings across Arlington, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

How long do homes take to sell in Arlington, VA?

In the typical Arlington ZIP code, homes spend a median of 30 days on market as of September 2026, based on Realtor.com listing data. Pricing and condition decide how fast any one home sells, so treat the median as a benchmark rather than a promise.

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