Arlington, VA · Houses & Market Data

Arlington, Virginia houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Arlington, VA (Arlington County) — Census median home value $864,800, county listing prices down about 26.6% over the past year. Market data for Arlington houses and the broader area.

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Arlington, VA is in Arlington County, Virginia — this guide covers houses in Arlington and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 235,463, with a median household income of $140,160. Census data puts Arlington houses at a median value of $864,800 (all owner-occupied homes); Arlington County's current median listing price runs $621,175, down about 26.6% over the past year.

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Market overview

Arlington housing market

Arlington is in Arlington County, Virginia. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Arlington and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$864,800

Population (Census ACS)

235,463

Median household income

$140,160

County price trend (2025)

1.44% YoY

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.

At a glance

Arlington market snapshot

Population

235,463

County

Arlington County

Median Household Income

$140,160

Median Home Value (city)

$864,800

Median Listing Price (Arlington County)

$621,175

Median Gross Rent

$2,275/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-26.6%

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Why Arlington

What makes Arlington different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Arlington's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $864,800. Separately, Arlington County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $621,175. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

Arlington County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.44% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Arlington has an estimated population of 235,463 and a median household income of $140,160, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Arlington's Census-reported median home value works out to about 6.2x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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County guide: Arlington County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Arlington.

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More Virginia cities with market guides: Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Newport News, Alexandria, Hampton, Roanoke, Portsmouth.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Seven Corners (~2.5 mi), Bailey's Crossroads (~2.7 mi), Lake Barcroft (~3.6 mi), Falls Church (~4.1 mi), Alexandria (~4.2 mi), West Falls Church (~4.8 mi), Lincolnia (~5.2 mi), Idylwood (~5.6 mi), Pimmit Hills (~5.7 mi), Annandale (~6.0 mi), Huntington (~6.2 mi), Rose Hill (~6.3 mi), McLean (~6.7 mi), Dunn Loring (~7.0 mi), Woodburn (~7.1 mi), Belle Haven (~7.4 mi).

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Census & home facts

Arlington data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

235,463

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$864,800

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$140,160

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$2,275

County FHFA annual change (2025)

1.44%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$621,175

Census place type

CDP

County

Arlington County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

26.00 sq mi

Census GEOID

5103000

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

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Common questions

Arlington FAQ

What are houses worth in Arlington, VA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Arlington at $864,800. Arlington County's current median listing price runs $621,175, down about 26.6% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Arlington, VA?

For owner-occupied houses in Arlington, Census ACS data shows a median value of $864,800. Active listing prices in Arlington County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Arlington, VA?

Arlington houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Arlington County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Arlington, VA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Arlington's population at approximately 235,463.

What's the median rent in Arlington, VA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Arlington at approximately $2,275 per month.

What is the median household income in Arlington, VA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Arlington at approximately $140,160.

Is the Arlington housing market growing?

Arlington County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.44% annual change in 2025.

Is Arlington, VA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Arlington's median home value at about 6.2 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

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