Arlington County, VA Housing Market Brief
county · VA · as of May 2026
What is Arlington County, VA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Arlington County, VA in its market cycle?
Arlington County, VA is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Arlington County, VA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $820K | ▲ +2.6% |
| Median Days on Market | 29 days | ▲ +3.6% |
| Months of Supply | 2.1 | ▼ -12.5% |
| Homes for Sale | 543 | ▼ -3% |
| Homes Sold | 257 | ▲ +11.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $496 | 0% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.8% | ▲ +0.8% |
How has Arlington County, VA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington County, VA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Arlington County, VA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 40 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Arlington County, VA?
The median sale price in Arlington County, VA is $820K, having risen 2.6% over the past year.
How affordable is Arlington County, VA?
Arlington County, VA scores 3 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Arlington County, VA's Alpha Score?
Arlington County, VA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (67/100) and its weakest is Affordability (3/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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