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  4. /Arlington, WA - 98223

Arlington, WA—98223

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$658,000
1.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$96,500
12.7% YoY Growth
Days on Market
30
9.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.5%
Median Rent
$1,920
11.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,600
10.6% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,880
8.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,950
13.3% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Arlington, WA

As of May '26, the median home price in Arlington, WA is $658,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.0%. This indicates that home prices in Arlington, WA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$658,0001.0%
Single Family $665,0000.8%
Condos $438,0000.5%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $419,000
    0.7%
    2 Bed
    		$539,0001.3%
    3 Bed
    		$632,0001.0%
    4 Bed
    		$790,0000.5%
    5 Bed $789,467-0.2%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.7%
    1 Bedroom
    7.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    19.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    47.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    21.9%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.9%

    Rental Trends — Arlington, WA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Arlington, WA is $2,180, with a year-over-year rent change of -11.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Arlington, WA is studios: $1,400, 1-bedrooms: $1,460, 2-bedrooms: $1,980, 3-bedrooms: $2,890, 4-bedrooms: $3,060. The most common rental property sizes in Arlington, WA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 36.7% and 34.8% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,920$2,180
    Studio Rent $1,400$1,400
    1 Bed Rent $1,600$1,460
    2 Bed Rent $1,880$1,980
    3 Bed Rent $2,950$2,890
    4 Bed Rent $2,900$3,060
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.3%
    1 Bedroom
    19.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    36.7%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Property Listings — Arlington, WA

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Arlington, WA is 30. This is a increase of 9.0% 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 28.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$750,000-3.0%
    Listing Count
    		14134.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%34.0%
    Days on Market
    		309.0%
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    Demographics — Arlington, WA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arlington, WA has a population of 46,200, which has increased by 7.8% over the past 5 years. Arlington, WA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.6% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		46,2007.8%
    % Under 18
    		23.4%4.0%
    % Seniors
    		16.4%6.5%
    % WFH
    		12.6%110.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.5%8.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Arlington, WA is a predominantly white area, with 78.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Arlington, WA is hispanic, making up 9.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 7.4% of the population in Arlington, WA, and this percentage has increased by 45.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		78.6%-8.4%
    % Black
    		0.7%-36.4%
    % Hispanic
    		9.7%44.8%
    % Asian
    		3.1%47.6%
    % Foreign Born
    		7.4%45.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Arlington, WA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 901 mortgage originations in Arlington, WA, of which 77.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 55.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Arlington, WA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		901
    % Conventional Loans
    		77.0%
    % Government Loans
    		23.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		10.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Arlington, WA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Arlington, WA 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, WA, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		369
    Total Units Section 8
    		300
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$450$1,600$2,050
    2 Bedroom$510$1,880$2,390
    3 Bedroom$210$2,950$3,160
    4 Bedroom$780$2,900$3,680

    Affordability — Arlington, WA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio6.2
    Median Home Price$658,000
    Median Household Income$96,500

    Arlington, WA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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