Is Arlington, TX 76017 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Arlington housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Arlington, TX 76017 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 46 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 127 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 12%, homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 2% to $319,862. Overall, Arlington is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Tarrant County, homes here sell more slowly than in 69% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 61%. On our competition score, Arlington ranks #87 of 868 TX ZIP codes with enough sales (score 45 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.