Arlington, MA Real Estate: Town Guide, Prices & Homes for Sale

Arlington at a glance

Median single-family: $1,347,500; ▲ 7.8% vs. last year
Median condo: $910,000; ▲ 10.0% vs. last year
Days on market: 26; single-family, year to date
Sale vs. original list: 105.5%; single-family, year to date
Residential tax rate: $10.67; per $1,000, FY2026
Population: 47,112; 2024 Census estimate, +1.7% since 2020
To Boston: 6 mi; straight line to City Hall
MBTA rail & ferry: No MBTA rail station in town

Arlington market · September 2026 year to date

The numbers, before the opinions.

Arlington single-family and condo market, September 2026 year to date
Measure	Single-family	Condo
Median sale price	$1,347,500	$910,000
Change vs. last year	▲ 7.8%	▲ 10.0%
Sales closed	152	164
Median days on market	26	33
Sale price vs. original list	105.5%	100.3%
For sale at month end	27	43
Months of supply	1.7	2.8

Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Arlington Local Market Update (PDF, opens in a new tab) (MLS PIN data). Year-to-date figures except homes for sale and months of supply, which are for the latest month. A town median is a starting point; the right price is street by street.

What the numbers mean

Buying or selling in Arlington?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Arlington single-family market was a strong seller's market, with 1.7 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 105.5% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Single-family homes in Arlington have sold for 105.5% of their original list price on average this year. Well-priced homes are drawing full price or better, so the opening price matters more than room to negotiate.
The median single-family home took about 26 days to sell. Plan your next move around that, plus about 30 to 60 days to close.

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Expect competition on the best homes in Arlington: the average single-family sold at 105.5% of original list. Have your pre-approval, inspection plan and walk-away number ready before you tour.
With a median of about 26 days on market, you'll usually have time for a second showing, but not forever.
Condos in Arlington had a median of $910,000 versus $1,347,500 for single-families. If the single-family budget is a stretch, a condo or a two-family can be a way in.

Arlington homes for sale · How I help buyers

Side by side · September 2026 year to date

How does Arlington compare with nearby towns?

Arlington compared with the nearest towns I cover
Town	Median single-family	Median condo	Days on market	Tax rate (FY2026)
Arlington	$1,347,500 ▲ 7.8%	$910,000	26	$10.67
Belmont	$1,600,000 ▼ 11.1%	$925,000	34	$11.51
Medford	$899,500 ▼ 1.2%	$682,450	32	$8.63
Winchester	$1,765,000 ▼ 2.9%	$770,000	37	$11.08
Somerville	$1,325,000 ▼ 5.0%	$860,000	43	$10.98
Watertown	$1,160,000 ▲ 13.2%	$725,000	28	$12.20

Year-to-date medians from each town's MAR Local Market Update; tax rates per $1,000 from the Mass. Division of Local Services. Nearby = closest town centers among the towns I cover.

Town guide

What it's like to live in Arlington.

What is it like to live in Arlington?

Arlington sits just northwest of Cambridge along Massachusetts Avenue. It's residential and busy at the same time: the Minuteman Bikeway runs through town, Spy Pond is a short walk from the center, and Arlington Center and East Arlington have restaurants, shops and a historic movie theater.

What are Arlington's neighborhoods like?

A quick orientation, not a ranking:

Area	What it's like	Worth a look if you want
East Arlington	Two-families and smaller homes near the Cambridge line and Mass Ave shops	Being close to Cambridge and Alewife
Arlington Center	The town center, Spy Pond and the bikeway	Walkability
Arlington Heights	Hilly streets west of the center with their own business district	A neighborhood center with more space
Morningside and the north side	Single-family streets near Lexington and Winchester	Quieter residential streets

What does housing look like in Arlington?

A mix of two-families (especially in East Arlington), colonials and capes, bungalows, and condos, many in converted two-families. Most housing is older and well kept, and demand is high.

How is the commute from Arlington to Boston?

Arlington has no subway station, but the Red Line's Alewife station is just over the line in Cambridge, and frequent buses on Mass Ave connect to Alewife and Harvard. The Minuteman Bikeway is a real bike commute. Route 2 runs along the southern edge of town.

Where do people spend time in Arlington?

The Minuteman Bikeway
Spy Pond and Robbins Farm Park
The Capitol Theatre in East Arlington
Menotomy Rocks Park

What should buyers and sellers know about Arlington?

Very competitive: homes have been selling well above original list with low supply. Be ready to move fast and know your number.
Two-family condos: check the condo documents and how the association handles shared repairs.
Older homes: budget for older systems and lead paint in pre-1978 homes.

For public school information, see the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's school and district profiles (Arlington Public Schools).

Questions people actually ask.

Does Arlington have a T station?

Not within town limits. Alewife on the Red Line is just across the Cambridge line, and buses run along Mass Ave.

Why do Arlington homes sell over asking?

Close-in location, low inventory and strong demand. Expect competition for well-priced homes.

Mortgage rates · week of October 15, 2026

What today's rate means for your payment in Arlington.

The average 30-year fixed rate this week is 7.40%. On Arlington's median single-family price of $1,347,500 with 20% down (a $1,078,000 loan), here's the monthly principal and interest, and how much a rate move changes it.

Monthly principal and interest on a $1,078,000 30-year loan in Arlington at different rates
Scenario	30-year rate	Principal & interest	vs. this week
A year ago	6.27%	$6,650/mo	−$810/mo
This week	7.40%	$7,460/mo
If rates rise half a point	7.90%	$7,830/mo	+$370/mo
If rates fall half a point	6.90%	$7,100/mo	−$360/mo
If rates fall a full point	6.40%	$6,740/mo	−$720/mo

Rate source: Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey® (opens in a new tab), national weekly average. Principal and interest only; taxes, insurance and any condo fees are extra (use the calculator below). Your actual rate depends on your credit, loan type and points. Ask a lender for a quote, or ask me for an introduction.

Monthly cost calculator

What would a Arlington home cost per month?

Pre-filled with Arlington's median single-family price, its FY2026 tax rate and this week's average 30-year mortgage rate. Change anything. This is an estimate for planning, not a loan quote.

How I help in Arlington

Three ways to start.

Buy in Arlington

What homes here actually sell for, what they cost to own, and an offer strategy you can defend.

Buying with Xavier

Sell in Arlington

A price grounded in Arlington sales, a plan for what to fix, and a clear read on every offer.

Get a home valuation

Invest in Arlington

Two- and three-families run as numbers: rents, expenses, financing, and condition.

Multifamily & investing

Quick answers about Arlington.

What is the median home price in Arlington, MA?

The median single-family sale price in Arlington was $1,347,500 for September 2026 year to date, compared with $1,250,000 for the same period a year earlier. The median condo sold for $910,000. Source: Massachusetts Association of REALTORS® (MLS PIN data).

How fast are homes selling in Arlington?

Single-family homes that sold in Arlington during September 2026 year to date spent a median of about 26 days on market and sold for 105.5% of their original list price on average, according to MAR.

What is the property tax rate in Arlington, MA?

Arlington's FY2026 residential property tax rate is $10.67 per $1,000 of assessed value (Massachusetts Division of Local Services). On a home assessed at the median single-family sale price, that's roughly $14,380 a year; your actual bill depends on the assessed value.

Is it a buyer's or seller's market in Arlington, MA?

By the usual rule of thumb (under about four months of supply favors sellers, over six favors buyers), the Arlington single-family market was a strong seller's market, with 1.7 months of supply in the latest MAR report and homes selling for 105.5% of original list price on average. Individual streets, price ranges and property types can behave very differently.

Is there a train from Arlington to Boston?

There's no MBTA rail station in Arlington. It's about 6 miles from Boston in a straight line; most residents drive or use a station in a nearby town.

Buying or selling here?

Interested in Arlington?

Tell me what you're weighing: a street, a price range, a timeline. I'll send the recent sales that matter and what I'd watch for in Arlington specifically.

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Sources: market figures, Massachusetts Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update (data: MLS PIN; © ShowingTime Plus); tax rate, Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Municipal Databank, Tax Rates by Class; population, U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates for cities and towns; stations, MBTA (V3 API); distance, OpenStreetMap Nominatim (town center); miles are straight-line to Boston City Hall. Numbers retrieved 2026-10-21.

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