Is Arlington, VA 22201 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 27% of homes in Arlington, VA 22201 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 39 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 118 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (25% then), homes sold faster (41 days then) and the median sale price rose 17% to $728,435. Overall, Arlington is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Arlington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 62% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 50%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #166 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Arlington 22209 (11% sold over asking) or Arlington 22202 (21% sold over asking), while Arlington 22205 (50% sold over asking) and Arlington 22213 (43% sold over asking) are even more competitive.