Arlington County, Virginia Housing Market
In Arlington County, Virginia, the median home value is $895,000, with a median monthly rent of $2,322. This places Arlington County at #19 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #2 within Virginia.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $2,547
- Establishments: 9,322
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 224
- Multi-family: 1,085
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 109,920 (avg $166,147)
- Outflow: 106,105 (avg $173,600)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 9 active ZIP codes in Arlington County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22101 | 317.4 | -1.54% | 2025 |
| 2 | 22206 | 401.6 | +13.48% | 2025 |
| 3 | 22203 | 374.1 | +6.63% | 2025 |
| 4 | 22205 | 368.9 | +4.86% | 2025 |
| 5 | 22201 | 374.8 | +3.04% | 2025 |
| 6 | 22204 | 364.4 | -0.81% | 2025 |
| 7 | 22207 | 327.8 | -1.61% | 2025 |
| 8 | 22202 | 328.3 | +1.05% | 2025 |
| 9 | 22213 | 328.5 | — | 2024 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Arlington County | Virginia Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $895,000 | $295,807 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $2,322 | $1,169 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 41.3% | 70.8% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 32.1 | 20.3 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Arlington County is 202.6% above the Virginia state average and 293.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $2,322/month is 98.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 32.1, Arlington County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Arlington County has an owner-occupancy rate of 41.3%, compared to 70.8% in Virginia and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | Hawaii | $897,500 | $2,083 |
| Maui County | Hawaii | $904,700 | $1,916 |
| Kings County | New York | $905,000 | $1,833 |
| Kauai County | Hawaii | $873,200 | $1,870 |
| Napa County | California | $869,500 | $2,237 |
Other Counties in Virginia
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudoun County | $743,800 | $2,386 | 77.9% |
| Alexandria city | $735,100 | $2,089 | 42.1% |
| Falls Church city | $1,055,600 | $2,190 | 52.5% |
| Fairfax County | $732,800 | $2,276 | 68.6% |
| Fairfax city | $722,600 | $2,245 | 69.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).