Is Arlington, TX 76005 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 4% of homes in Arlington, TX 76005 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 63 days and there were 4.6 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 52 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 7%, homes sold more slowly (55 days then) and the median sale price rose 9% to $549,762. Overall, Arlington is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Tarrant County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 97%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #634 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 17 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.