View in Interactive Map

Arlington, MA—02476

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$1,043,000
2.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$145,000
40.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
76
96.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.1%
Median Rent
$2,900
0.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$2,200
7.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$3,000
3.2% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$4,100
11.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Arlington, MA

02474
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Arlington, MA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Arlington, MA is $1,043,000, with a year-over-year change of 2.5%. This indicates that home prices in Arlington, MA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$1,043,0002.5%
Single Family $1,163,0003.0%
Condos $617,0002.3%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $404,000
    2.0%
    2 Bed
    		$690,0002.4%
    3 Bed
    		$1,076,0003.2%
    4 Bed
    		$1,298,0003.2%
    5 Bed $1,653,2133.1%
    Loading chart...

    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.9%
    1 Bedroom
    23.6%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    16.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.4%

    Rental Trends — Arlington, MA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Arlington, MA is $3,130, with a year-over-year rent change of -0.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Arlington, MA is studios: $2,370, 1-bedrooms: $2,300, 2-bedrooms: $3,200, 3-bedrooms: $4,110, 4-bedrooms: $4,780. The most common rental property sizes in Arlington, MA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 50.0% and 27.5% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,900$3,130
    Studio Rent $2,250$2,370
    1 Bed Rent $2,200$2,300
    2 Bed Rent $3,000$3,200
    3 Bed Rent $4,100$4,110
    4 Bed Rent $5,000$4,780
    Loading chart...

    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.0%
    1 Bedroom
    50.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    27.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    8.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Property Listings — Arlington, MA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Arlington, MA is 46. This is a increase of 10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$1,100,0004.0%
    Listing Count
    		110.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.1%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		7696.0%
    Loading chart...

    Demographics — Arlington, MA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arlington, MA has a population of 17,700, which has increased by 5.5% over the past 5 years. Arlington, MA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 75.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 29.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		17,7005.5%
    % Under 18
    		20.0%-3.4%
    % Seniors
    		20.3%5.7%
    % WFH
    		29.4%488.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		75.5%7.7%
    Loading chart...

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arlington, MA is a predominantly white area, with 76.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Arlington, MA is asian, making up 11.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.1% of the population in Arlington, MA, and this percentage has increased by 1.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		76.7%-2.4%
    % Black
    		2.7%-25.0%
    % Hispanic
    		4.1%0.0%
    % Asian
    		11.5%18.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		17.1%1.2%
    Loading chart...

    Mortgage and Risk — Arlington, MA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 384 mortgage originations in Arlington, MA, of which 99.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 47.0%, with 4.0% above 90% LTV (normal). This implies small mortgage risk in Arlington, MA. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		384
    % Conventional Loans
    		99.0%
    % Government Loans
    		1.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		4.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		7.0%
    Loading chart...
    Loading chart...

    Rentals and Section 8 — Arlington, MA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Arlington, MA under the Section 8 program is 10.3%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Arlington, MA, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		299
    Total Units Section 8
    		299
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		95.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$20$2,200$2,180
    2 Bedroom-$420$3,000$2,580
    3 Bedroom-$990$4,100$3,110
    4 Bedroom-$1,580$5,000$3,420

    Affordability — Arlington, MA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.1
    Median Home Price$1,043,000
    Median Household Income$145,000

    Arlington, MA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

    Loading map...

    Nearby ZIP Codes

    Arlington, MA

    02474

    Belmont, MA

    02478

    Winchester, MA

    01890

    Watertown, MA

    02472

    Cambridge, MA

    02140

    Frequently Asked Questions