Is Arlington, TX 76002 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, TX 76002 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.8 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 79 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (21% then), homes sold faster (37 days then) and the median sale price held steady to $353,847. Overall, Arlington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Tarrant County, homes here sell faster than in 85% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 82%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #23 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 59 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Fort Worth 76115 (0% sold over asking) or Arlington 76011 (0% sold over asking), while Grapevine 76051 (33% sold over asking) and Arlington 76018 (31% sold over asking) are even more competitive.