Real Estate, Arlington VA Housing Market

The Arlington Housing Market in 5 Numbers (Latest Bright MLS Data)

Five key stats from Bright MLS show where the Arlington, VA housing market stands right now—how many homes are for sale, how long they take to sell, and what buyers are paying today.

What is the Arlington, VA housing market like right now?

Arlington is still a market with fewer homes than buyers want, but supply has grown. In August 2026 there were about 2.4 months of supply, up from last year.

Headlines can be confusing. Here are five numbers from Bright MLS that explain Arlington County today.

The Mike Webb Team (Mike and Claudia Webb, RE/MAX Allegiance) helps homeowners in Arlington, Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, DC get their homes ready to sell and sold.

The five numbers (August 2026, Arlington County)

• Homes for sale: 560

• Months of supply: 2.4

• Homes sold in the month: 194

• Median sold price: $862,865

• Median days on market: 32

Source: Bright MLS monthly report, Arlington County, August 2026.

Clear, local data helps Arlington buyers and sellers decide when and how to move.

What does each one mean?

• Homes for sale (560). The number of active listings at that time.

• Months of supply (2.4). How long it would take to sell every home for sale at the current pace. Under about 4 months is generally seen as a market that leans toward sellers. Nationally, supply was 4.9 months in August (NVAR).

• Homes sold (194). The pace of sales in the month.

• Median sold price ($862,865). Half sold for more, half for less. It is not the price of your home.

• Median days on market (32). Half sold faster, half slower.

What changed since last year?

By September 2026, Arlington had 660 homes for sale, up from 559 in September 2025 (Bright MLS). Supply is growing, so buyers have a bit more choice than a year ago.

What should sellers do?

Price to your street, not to the headline. Prepare the home. Buyers are active, but they compare.

We will update these numbers when Bright MLS releases its next quarterly report.

FAQ

Is Arlington a seller's market?

It leans that way, but less than a year ago. Preparation and price matter more now.

Where do these numbers come from?

Bright MLS, the local listing service agents use.

Does this tell me what my home is worth?

No. A walk-through and a close look at similar homes does.

Want your own numbers?

Call or text The Mike Webb Team at 703-350-3884 or visit claudiawebb.com.

The Mike Webb Team, RE/MAX Allegiance. Arlington, Virginia. Equal Housing Opportunity.