Is Arlington, VT 05250 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Arlington, VT 05250 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 3.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 15 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 29%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 25% to $374,838. Overall, Arlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Bennington County, homes here sell faster than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 60%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #40 of 48 VT ZIP codes with enough sales (score 28 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at West Rupert 05776 (0% sold over asking) or Rupert 05768 (0% sold over asking), while Dorset 05251 (40% sold over asking) and Pownal 05261 (38% sold over asking) are even more competitive.