Dayton, OH metro area Housing Market
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Data period: March 2026
Median Sale Price
$245K
↑ 8.2% YoY
Days on Market
41 days
↑ 7.9% YoY
Active Inventory
1,754
↑ 8.3% YoY
Homes Sold
842
↑ 13.2% YoY
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Dayton, OH metro area Market Summary
The Dayton, OH metro area housing market is heating up. As of March 2026, the median home sale price is $245K, up 8.2% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 41 days on the market, 7.9% longer than a year ago.
There are 1,754 homes for sale — 8.3% more than last year. With 2.1 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 1,174 new listings were added during this period, up 13.4% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 97.9% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 25.2% of homes sell above their asking price. 27.4% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
62
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Ohio Median
Investor Takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 44% below the national median, which could indicate stronger cash flow potential.
Dayton, OH metro area Market Trends
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Detailed Market Metrics
Median List Price
$255K
Price per Sq Ft
$152
Sale-to-List Ratio
97.9%
Months of Supply
2.1
Sold Above List
25.2%
Price Drops
27.4%
New Listings
1,174
↑ 13.4% YoY
Pending Sales
1,184
Off Market in 2 Weeks
56.3%
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