Arlington Real Estate: Houses Between Dallas and Fort Worth

Arlington is known for AT&T Stadium (the NFL Dallas Cowboys), Globe Life Field (the Texas Rangers), the Six Flags Over Texas park and the University of Texas at Arlington. Housing stock ranges from 1970s ranch houses in the central neighbourhoods to new builds in south Arlington. Entertainment-district investors look at short-term rentals near stadiums, though city rules require registration.

Interstate 30, SH-360 and I-20 give access to Dallas and Fort Worth, and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is about 20 minutes away. Public transport is limited, so a car is essential. Buyers are DFW workers, university staff and investors. If a listing says only 'Arlington', confirm the state in the address.

Foreigners may buy residential property in Texas, though a 2025 state law restricts property purchases by citizens and entities of some designated countries; confirm eligibility with a Texas attorney. Texas has no personal income tax but relatively high property tax, usually 2% or more of assessed value, and no transfer tax. Closing costs run about 2-3%, and title insurance is a regulated cost.

Overseas buyers often use cash or foreign-national mortgages with 30% or more down. See US financing, the US buying guide, and test numbers with the mortgage calculator.

The area around the stadiums is the part of Arlington most often discussed by investors, because event weekends generate heavy short-term demand. Rules for short-term rentals include registration, hotel occupancy tax, and neighbourhood restrictions, and enforcement can be strict near homes. Long-term rentals are steadier: students, healthcare workers and airline employees fill a lot of leases.

As a buyer, ask for the seller's disclosure, request a foundation inspection (Texas clay soils can shift) and check roof condition after hail seasons. Use our valuation tool to benchmark and the contact page if you need help with a local agent.

For Southwest value, see Las Vegas and Henderson. For Florida resort markets, Naples. Premium alternatives are San Diego, New York and Brooklyn. Learn more on the US page and the US analysis.