The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 76002 sells for about $360,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.21%), a market in balance. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,150 a month.
ZIP 76002 — Arlington
The 76002 housing market remains competitive with a median home value of $360,000, reflecting a slight year-over-year adjustment. Demand is supported by strong local employment and the area's central location in the DFW metroplex, though rising insurance costs and interest rate sensitivity are tempering rapid price growth.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a central location in the DFW metroplex with access to established suburban amenities and relatively high household incomes.
Median prices moved down 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 76002, Tarrant County TX
Crime rates in Arlington are generally consistent with regional averages for the DFW metroplex, with property crime being the primary concern in suburban corridors.
The area is served by the Arlington Independent School District, which maintains a diverse range of academic programs and extracurricular offerings.
The region is subject to standard North Texas climate risks, including severe thunderstorms, hail, and occasional high-wind events; flood risk is localized to specific drainage basins.
Arlington benefits from its central location between Dallas and Fort Worth, with ongoing economic momentum driven by the entertainment district and proximity to major corporate headquarters in the DFW metroplex.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Residents typically commute via I-20 or SH-360, with average travel times to major employment hubs in Dallas or Fort Worth ranging from 30 to 45 minutes.
The area features several community parks and is within short driving distance of major Arlington attractions, including Lake Arlington and the city's extensive sports and entertainment venues.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters and families, with a mix of single-family rentals and multi-family complexes maintaining moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is anchored by the entertainment, sports, and manufacturing sectors, with significant employment provided by the city's major venues and proximity to DFW Airport.
The area is primarily served by a network of highways including I-20 and SH-360, with limited public transit options relying on regional bus services.
Ongoing residential and commercial infill projects are common, with a focus on modernizing existing suburban infrastructure.
The Tarrant Appraisal District manages property assessments, utilizing mass appraisal techniques to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to taxes from the Arlington ISD, Tarrant County, and various municipal utility or special service districts.
Property insurance premiums in the region have seen upward pressure due to increased frequency of severe weather events, particularly hail and wind damage.
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Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Six Flags Over Texas4.39 mi
- Traders Village Grand Prairie4.55.3 mi
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark4.46.2 mi
- PEPPA PIG Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth4.116.6 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Arlington4.19.4 mi
- AT&T Stadium4.78.5 mi
- Six Flags Over Texas4.39 mi
- Globe Life Field4.78.4 mi
- American Airlines Center4.619.7 mi
- Fort Worth Zoo4.617 mi
- AT&T Stadium4.78.5 mi
- Six Flags Over Texas4.39 mi
- Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark4.46.2 mi
- Cedar Ridge Preserve4.87.6 mi
- Hurricane Harbor Arlington4.19.4 mi
- Fort Worth Stockyards4.818.9 mi
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science4.719.8 mi
- Fort Worth Botanic Garden4.717.9 mi
- The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza4.619.4 mi
- Fort Worth Museum of Science and History4.418.3 mi
- Cedar Ridge Preserve4.87.6 mi
- Cedar Hill State Park4.56.1 mi
- Epic Central Park4.86.3 mi
- River Legacy Parks4.811.5 mi
- EpicCentral4.76.5 mi
- Lynn Creek Marina4.52.8 mi
- Waterchase Golf Club4.710.4 mi
- Texas Rangers Golf Club4.310.5 mi
- Prairie Lakes Golf Course4.37.8 mi
- Tierra Verde Golf Club4.45.7 mi
- Tangle Ridge Golf Course4.46.1 mi
- Grand Prairie Premium Outlets4.44.2 mi
- The Parks Mall at Arlington4.44.5 mi
- Traders Village Grand Prairie4.55.3 mi
- H-E-B4.64.3 mi
- Joe V's Smart Shop4.511.8 mi
- Dallas Fort Worth International Airport4.118.6 mi
- Dallas Love Field4.420.5 mi
- Arlington Memorial Hospital Heliport4.48.7 mi
- Capital One Lounge at DFW418.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides boating, fishing, and recreational park access.
Features trails and picnic areas near the lake.
Home to major stadiums and theme parks within a short drive.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.
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