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Arlington County, VA home prices

Arlington County, VA: the typical home is worth $825,578 as of 2026-05, down -0.6% over the past year and +291.3% since 2000. Listings run about $477/sq…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Arlington County is flat and overvalued — affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-0.6%Flat
Valuation+52%High bubble risk
Affordability6/10Affordable
Market35 daysBalanced

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1975: $41,466 → 2026: $825,578 (19.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$825,5782026-05
1-year-0.6%
5-year+7.8%
10-year+38.0%
Since 2000+291.3%
Population239k2024
Median income$138,4162023 · 6.0× income
Median rent$2,718/mo2026 · 4.0% gross yield
New homes/yr6212024
Price / sq ft$477listings
Days on market352026-06
Active listings5142026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

Market read

At $825,578, homes in Arlington County sit 167% above the Virginia median ($309,032) and 253% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #2 of 133 Virginia counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (-0.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 35 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 6.0× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~52% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$4,075/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $2,718/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Falls Church City, VA ($1,171,762) · Alexandria City, VA ($689,489) · District of Columbia, DC ($582,072) · Fairfax County, VA ($776,707) · Fairfax City, VA ($793,385) · Prince Georges County, MD ($431,166)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Arlington County, VA?
The typical home in Arlington County is worth $825,578 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Arlington County rising or falling?
Prices are down -0.6% over the past year and +291.3% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Arlington County affordable?
At 6.0× the local median income of $138,416, Arlington County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Arlington County?
Median rent is $2,718/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.0% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Arlington County?
Homes here take a median of 35 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$210,959
2001$238,364
2002$281,252
2003$332,515
2004$384,423
2005$465,446
2006$552,996
2007$537,963
2008$525,630
2009$496,493
2010$496,335
2011$499,347
2012$502,699
2013$532,369
2014$569,297
2015$584,015
2016$597,334
2017$606,990
2018$626,155
2019$647,477
2020$700,586
2021$744,718
2022$753,655
2023$762,210
2024$790,552
2025$828,352
2026$830,498