In Arlington, a typical home is worth $304,700 and typical rent is $1,470 a month. Compared with all of Tarrant County, typical household income is 11% lower and the typical home value is 6% lower.
Typical home value from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $271,502 to $306,472.
Typical rent
$1,468a month
▲ 0.8% more than 12 months ago
Typical rent from Zillow, September 2021 to September 2026: from $1,314 to $1,468.
From Zillow (ZHVI/ZORI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).
Arlington is in Tarrant County. The FHA loan limit ($563,500 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Tarrant County. See the county
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Nearby, in Forest Hill, the typical home value is $187,400: 38% less than in Arlington ($304,700).
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
The homes here
Housing in Arlington
What homes there are in Arlington, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).
What homes there are
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Kind of home
Detached houseAttached houseBuilding of 2 to 4Apartments (5 or more)Mobile homeBoat, RV and other
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
United States
Kind of home: Arlington and its comparisons
Measure
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
United States
Detached house
60%
65%
64%
61%
Attached house
6%
4%
3%
6%
Building of 2 to 4
7%
5%
5%
8%
Apartments (5 or more)
26%
24%
21%
19%
Mobile home
2%
2%
6%
6%
Boat, RV and other
0%
0%
0%
0%
In Arlington, 6 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses; in Tarrant County, 7.
Year built
Before 19601960–19791980–19992000–20092010 or later
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
United States
Year built: Arlington and its comparisons
Measure
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
United States
Before 1960
7%
13%
12%
26%
1960–1979
26%
20%
21%
24%
1980–1999
43%
31%
28%
25%
2000–2009
15%
19%
18%
14%
2010 or later
8%
17%
21%
11%
Homes in Arlington are older: the typical year built is 1986; in Tarrant County, 1990.
By size, homes in Arlington look like those in Tarrant County: 61% have 3 bedrooms or more.
What it costs here
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
Value of owner-occupied homes
Under the limitOver the limit
Under $100K6%
$100K–$200K11%
$200K–$300K31%
$300K–$500K43%
$500K–$750K6%
FHA limit: $563,500
$750K–$1M1%
$1M or more1%
Value of owner-occupied homes: Arlington and its comparisons
Measure
Arlington
Under $100K
6%
$100K–$200K
11%
$200K–$300K
31%
$300K–$500K
43%
$500K–$750K
6%
$750K–$1M
1%
$1M or more
1%
By price, most homes in Arlington sit under the FHA limit for Tarrant County ($563,500): about 93%.
Monthly rent with utilities
Under the limitOver the limit
Under $5002%
$500–$9998%
$1,000–$1,49943%
$1,500–$1,99930%
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms: $1,745
$2,000–$2,49912%
$2,500–$2,9993%
$3,000 or more2%
Monthly rent with utilities: Arlington and its comparisons
Measure
Arlington
Under $500
2%
$500–$999
8%
$1,000–$1,499
43%
$1,500–$1,999
30%
$2,000–$2,499
12%
$2,500–$2,999
3%
$3,000 or more
2%
HUD's 2-bedroom fair market rent (FMR) for Tarrant County is $1,745; about 67% of rents in Arlington are below it.
With a mortgage
$2,019 a month
Tarrant County: $2,233 a month
Without a mortgage
$833 a month
Tarrant County: $834 a month
Owners with a mortgage
61%
Tarrant County: 62%
In Arlington, 61% of owners have a mortgage, and their typical cost is $2,019 a month, against $2,233 in Tarrant County. Without one it drops to $833.
How it changed
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024
Change since 2015–2019
Typical home value
Arlington+79%
Tarrant County+72%
Texas+65%
United States+53%
Typical rent
Arlington+39%
Tarrant County+41%
Texas+34%
United States+33%
Typical household income
Arlington+24%
Tarrant County+24%
Texas+27%
United States+29%
Change since 2015–2019: Arlington and its comparisons
Measure
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
United States
Typical home value
+79%
+72%
+65%
+53%
Typical rent
+39%
+41%
+34%
+33%
Typical household income
+24%
+24%
+27%
+29%
The typical home value in Arlington rose 79% since 2015–2019, more than in Tarrant County (72%).
Much as in Tarrant County, the typical rent in Arlington rose 39% since 2015–2019.
Housing prices ran ahead of income in Arlington: typical income rose 24%, against +79% for home values and +39% for rent.
How people live
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024
How people live: Arlington and its comparisons
Measure
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
United States
Rental vacancy
9.0%
7.7%
7.7%
5.5%
Homeowner vacancy
0.9%
0.9%
1.1%
0.9%
More than one person per room
4.9%
4.2%
4.8%
3.4%
People per household
2.74
2.73
2.69
2.53
Drive alone
72%
72%
71%
69%
Carpool
11%
10%
10%
9%
Public transit
Unreliable estimate
0%
1%
3%
Walk or bike
2%
1%
2%
3%
Work from home
13%
15%
14%
15%
Other means
2%
2%
2%
2%
Typical commute
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
20 to 29 minutes
There is more rental housing open in Arlington: 9.0% is empty and offered for rent, against 7.7% in Tarrant County.
More than one person per room: that is how 4.9% of households in Arlington live, near the figure in Tarrant County (4.2%).
Much as in Tarrant County, a household in Arlington has 2.74 people on average.
To get to work, 72% of workers in Arlington drive alone; in Tarrant County, 72%.
Do the math
What would you pay each month for a home in Arlington?
A typical home costs more than the typical income allows
We start with a typical home in Arlington, worth $304,700, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 43% of the typical household income in Arlington, which is $75,171 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $114,945 a year.
The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Tarrant County.
Change the price, the down payment or the loan: the payment updates right away.
Your numbers
Local data
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Starts at the typical home value in Arlington. Change it to the price you have in mind.
Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.
Down payment
%
That is $10,665 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.
This week's average ± a quarter or half point.
National average as of November 5, 2026 (Freddie Mac); your rate may be different.
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Estimated monthly payment
Local data
$2,682
at 7.18% · 30 years
Loan amount
$299,181
Total interest
$430,451
Paid off in
November 2056
Includes $5,146 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.
Does it fit the income?
Comfortable
up to $1,754 a month
Tight
$1,754 to $2,255 a month
Hard
more than $2,255 a month
Your payment · 43%
Compared with the typical household income in Arlington ($75,171 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.
Monthly payment breakdown
Principal & interest
$2,027
Property tax
$394
Home insurance
$127
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)
$135
You need at least $10,665 for the down payment, plus closing costs.
This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.
Total monthly payment $2,682; principal and interest $2,027.
The city and its county
Arlington and Tarrant County
Arlington is in Tarrant County, Texas. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).
Arlington
Map of Tarrant County, Texas, with Arlington marked. Around it, the neighboring counties.
Arlington
Tarrant County
Other cities with a page
Arlington's own numbers
Typical home value
$304,700
Typical monthly rent
$1,470
Typical yearly household income
$75,171
Households that own their home
54%
Effective property tax rate
1.55%
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).
Numbers for all of Tarrant County
FHA limit, one-unit home
$563,500
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,745
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+46%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
0.2%
HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.
Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Tarrant County.
A typical home in Arlington is worth $304,700: 6% below the county and 7% above Texas. With the typical household income in Arlington ($75,171 a year), a typical home costs 4.1 times what the household earns in a year.
Years of income to pay for a typical home
The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.
Arlington4.1 years
Tarrant3.8 years
Texas3.6 years
United States4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024
How prices have changed in Tarrant County
According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Tarrant County rose 106% in the 10 years through 2025.
FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Tarrant County.
Yearly change in FHFA’s price index in Tarrant County, 2016 to 2025
2016: +9.5% +9.5% 2016
2017: +10.6% +10.6% 2017
2018: +7.9% +7.9% 2018
2019: +4.9% +4.9% 2019
2020: +3.1% +3.1% 2020
2021: +14.0% +14.0% 2021
2022: +21.1% +21.1% 2022
2023: +3.2% +3.2% 2023
2024: +1.8% +1.8% 2024
2025: +0.5% +0.5% 2025
Change in FHFA’s price index in Tarrant County, Texas and the United States
Period
County
Texas
U.S.
Last year (2025)
+0.5%
+0.8%
+2.9%
5 years (2020–2025)
+46%
+44%
+47%
10 years (2015–2025)
+106%
+88%
+85%
The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data
Arlington next to Tarrant County, Texas and the U.S.
Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.
Typical home value
Arlington$304,700
Tarrant$323,900
Texas$283,800
United States$332,700
Typical monthly rent
Arlington$1,470
Tarrant$1,547
Texas$1,403
United States$1,413
Typical yearly household income
Arlington$75,171
Tarrant$84,207
Texas$78,476
United States$80,734
See the full table
Arlington next to Tarrant County and Texas
Measure
Arlington
Tarrant County
Texas
U.S.
Typical home value
$304,700 ▼6% below the county
$323,900
$283,800
$332,700
Typical monthly rent
$1,470 ▼5% below the county
$1,547
$1,403
$1,413
Typical yearly household income
$75,171 ▼11% below the county
$84,207
$78,476
$80,734
Households that own their home
54% ▼5 points below the county
59%
63%
65%
Typical yearly property tax
$4,716 ▼12% below the county
$5,334
$4,232
$3,119
Effective property tax rate
1.55% ▼0.1 points below the county
1.65%
1.49%
0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income
60% ▲4 points above the county
55%
52%
51%
“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Tarrant County. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.
Four ways to pay for a typical home in Arlington
For a typical $304,700 home in Arlington, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Arlington's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.
FHA, 3.5% down$2,682a month
Least cash to close
Down payment
$10,665
Cash to close
$19,806
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
FHA MIP · $135
Conventional, 5% down$2,626a month
Down payment
$15,235
Cash to close
$24,376
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
PMI · $145
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI$2,172a month
Down payment
$60,940
Cash to close
$70,081
Rate
7.18%
Mortgage insurance
None
ITIN, 15% down (example)$2,454a month
Down payment
$45,705
Cash to close
$54,846
Rate
8.18%
Mortgage insurance
None
Four ways to pay for a typical home in Arlington
Loan
Monthly payment
Down payment
Loan amount
Rate
Mortgage insurance
Cash to close
Minimum score
FHA, 3.5% down Least cash to close
$2,682
$10,665
$299,181
7.18%
FHA MIP · $135
$19,806
580
Conventional, 5% down
$2,626
$15,235
$289,465
7.18%
PMI · $145
$24,376
620*
Conventional, 20% down, no PMI
$2,172
$60,940
$243,760
7.18%
None
$70,081
620*
ITIN, 15% down (example)
$2,454
$45,705
$258,995
8.18%
None
$54,846
Set by the lender
The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.
Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.
Typical rent in Arlington is $1,470 a month: 5% below the county. In Arlington, 60% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.
HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Tarrant County, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,745 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $33.56 an hour working full time.
What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.
HUD fair market rent in Tarrant County (Fiscal year 2027)
Size
Fair rent a month
Hourly wage
Yearly income
Studio
$1,461
$28.10
$58,440
1 bedroom
$1,481
$28.48
$59,240
2 bedrooms
$1,745
$33.56
$69,800
3 bedrooms
$2,284
$43.92
$91,360
4 bedrooms
$2,866
$55.12
$114,640
Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
Fair market rent by ZIP code in Arlington
HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Arlington has 13 ZIP codes with their own.
For 2 bedrooms it runs from $1,570 in 76013 to $2,620 in 76005.
9 of the 13 are above the fair market rent for Tarrant County ($1,745).
2-bedroom fair market rent in each of the 13 ZIP codes of Arlington, beside the one for Tarrant County. For 2 bedrooms it runs from $1,570 in 76013 to $2,620 in 76005. 9 of the 13 are above the fair market rent for Tarrant County ($1,745).
2-bedroom fair market rent in each ZIP code
Each line is one ZIP code: in color, those above the county's fair market rent; in gray, the rest.
County: $1,745
Lowest: $1,570 (76013)Highest: $2,620 (76005)
Fair market rent by ZIP code and size in Arlington, fiscal year 2027.
76001
$1,860
$1,880
$2,220
$2,910
$3,650
76002
$2,120
$2,150
$2,530
$3,310
$4,160
76005
$2,190
$2,220
$2,620
$3,430
$4,300
76006
$1,540
$1,560
$1,840
$2,410
$3,020
76010
$1,320
$1,340
$1,580
$2,070
$2,600
76011
$1,460
$1,480
$1,740
$2,280
$2,860
76012
$1,340
$1,360
$1,600
$2,090
$2,630
76013
$1,310
$1,330
$1,570
$2,050
$2,580
76014
$1,520
$1,540
$1,820
$2,380
$2,990
76015
$1,610
$1,630
$1,920
$2,510
$3,150
76016
$1,780
$1,810
$2,130
$2,790
$3,500
76017
$1,530
$1,550
$1,830
$2,400
$3,010
76018
$1,870
$1,890
$2,230
$2,920
$3,660
ZIP code2 bd3 bd
76001 $2,220$2,910
76002 $2,530$3,310
76005 $2,620$3,430
76006 $1,840$2,410
76010 $1,580$2,070
76011 $1,740$2,280
76012 $1,600$2,090
76013 $1,570$2,050
76014 $1,820$2,380
76015 $1,920$2,510
76016 $2,130$2,790
76017 $1,830$2,400
76018 $2,230$2,920
3 of these ZIP codes cross the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Arlington when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD)Fiscal year 2027Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship fileData from 2020 dataCensus Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (external site)
HUD lists 27 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Arlington. These are the largest.
Hunt's View Apts420 W Park Row Dr, Arlington 76010366 low-income homes · Studio: 20 · 1 bd: 100 · 2 bd: 182 · 3 bd: 64 · In service since 1995
Manhattan Park Townhomes2225 New York Ave, Arlington 76010352 low-income homes · For families
Spanish Park (fka Cooper Crossing) (aka Hunts View Apartments)*420 W Park Row Dr, Arlington 76010350 low-income homes · 1 bd: 106 · 2 bd: 192 · 3 bd: 64 · For older adults, people with disabilities, families, people experiencing homelessness
North Arlington Seniors Apt Community975 E Sanford St, Arlington 76011261 homes, 260 low-income · In service since 2003 · For older adults
Chatham Green Village3532 Chatham Green Ln, Arlington 76014234 low-income homes · 1 bd: 125 · 2 bd: 109 · In service since 2012
You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.
There are 5 HUD-approved agencies with an office in Tarrant County; 4 say they serve in Spanish.
No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Arlington or Tarrant County. The ones below are statewide in Texas: they work in Arlington the same as in the rest of the state.
Texas state program for first-time buyers: a 30-year mortgage with down payment assistance.Offered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Texas state program with down payment assistance for any buyer, not only first-time buyers.Offered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
Texas state certificate that turns part of your mortgage interest into a credit on your federal tax return.Offered by Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA).
No legal help resource on our list is for Arlington or Tarrant County in particular.
If you have a problem with your landlord, an eviction notice or a scam, the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) search shows the free legal aid offices that serve your area.
Short answers with the numbers for Arlington and all of Tarrant County. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.
How much does a typical home cost in Arlington?
The typical home value in Arlington is $304,700, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Tarrant County it is $323,900.
How much does it cost to rent in Arlington?
Typical rent in Arlington is $1,470 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Tarrant County is $1,745.
What is the FHA loan limit in Arlington?
Arlington uses the FHA limit for all of Tarrant County (2026): $563,500 for a one-unit home and $1,083,650 for a four-unit home.
How much property tax do owners pay in Arlington?
The typical homeowner in Arlington pays $4,716 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 1.55% of the home’s value; in Tarrant County, the rate is 1.65%.
Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Arlington?
There are 5 HUD-approved counseling agencies with an office in Tarrant County. 4 say they serve in Spanish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.
