Is Arlington, VA 22206 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 22% of homes in Arlington, VA 22206 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 2.4 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 74 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 33%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $591,744. Overall, Arlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Arlington County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #179 of 358 VA ZIP codes with enough sales (score 61 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.