Median Home Price
$316,863.36
Median Rent
$1,616.41/mo
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.3
Property Tax RateTIE
1.80%
Price Change (1Y)
-3.4%
Price Change (5Y)
-16.9%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth Difference
$187,920
Median Home PriceBETTER
$277,739.66
Median RentBETTER
$1,583.64/mo
Price-to-Rent RatioBETTER
14.6
Property Tax RateTIE
1.80%
Price Change (1Y)BETTER
-2.6%
Price Change (5Y)BETTER
-13.0%
Break-Even YearsTIE
N/A
10-Year Wealth DifferenceBETTER
$136,727
Key Differences
Home Prices
Arlington's median home price of $316,863.36 is higher than Houston's $277,739.66 by 14%.
Monthly Rent
Renting in Arlington costs $1,616.41/mo compared to $1,583.64/mo in Houston—a difference of $32.77/mo.
Buy vs Rent Verdict
Both cities currently favor renting.
Break-Even Timeline
Break-even analysis varies based on market conditions in each city.