Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Housing Market Brief
metro · TX · as of May 2026
What is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX’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 Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX in its market cycle?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▲ +7% |
How has Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
How affordable is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX scores 26 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX's Alpha Score?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (64/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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