Is Arlington, VA 22202 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 21% of homes in Arlington, VA 22202 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 50 days and there were 4.4 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 44 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (22% then), homes sold more slowly (33 days then) and the median sale price rose 37% to $844,999. Overall, Arlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Arlington County, homes here sell more slowly than in 87% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 87%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #283 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).

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