Ohio housing market
Statewide listing data for September 2026, the latest month Realtor.com® Economic Research has published, with two years of history. Checked October 8, 2026.
Ohio at a glance
MidwestSource: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Ohio, September 2026). Asking prices and active listings, not closed sales.
What the data says
- There are 14.3% more homes for sale in Ohio than a year ago.
- The median asking price is down 0.9% from a year ago.
- 23% of active listings have had at least one price reduction.
- The typical listing spends 45 days on the market, 2 days longer than a year ago.
Repeat sales and appraisals of the same homes, published quarterly with a lag of about two months.
Two-year trend
Median listing price, Ohio
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | $275K |
| 2024-10-01 | $268K |
| 2024-11-01 | $260K |
| 2024-12-01 | $253K |
| 2025-01-01 | $250K |
| 2025-02-01 | $259K |
| 2025-03-01 | $269K |
| 2025-04-01 | $276K |
| 2025-05-01 | $290K |
| 2025-06-01 | $295K |
| 2025-07-01 | $290K |
| 2025-08-01 | $290K |
| 2025-09-01 | $287K |
| 2025-10-01 | $280K |
| 2025-11-01 | $275K |
| 2025-12-01 | $268K |
| 2026-01-01 | $265K |
| 2026-02-01 | $268K |
| 2026-03-01 | $274K |
| 2026-04-01 | $282K |
| 2026-05-01 | $290K |
| 2026-06-01 | $298K |
| 2026-07-01 | $295K |
| 2026-08-01 | $289K |
| 2026-09-01 | $284K |
Homes for sale, Ohio
| Period | Value |
|---|---|
| 2024-09-01 | 18K |
| 2024-10-01 | 19K |
| 2024-11-01 | 20K |
| 2024-12-01 | 17K |
| 2025-01-01 | 16K |
| 2025-02-01 | 15K |
| 2025-03-01 | 15K |
| 2025-04-01 | 15K |
| 2025-05-01 | 17K |
| 2025-06-01 | 19K |
| 2025-07-01 | 20K |
| 2025-08-01 | 21K |
| 2025-09-01 | 22K |
| 2025-10-01 | 22K |
| 2025-11-01 | 22K |
| 2025-12-01 | 20K |
| 2026-01-01 | 18K |
| 2026-02-01 | 16K |
| 2026-03-01 | 16K |
| 2026-04-01 | 17K |
| 2026-05-01 | 19K |
| 2026-06-01 | 20K |
| 2026-07-01 | 22K |
| 2026-08-01 | 23K |
| 2026-09-01 | 25K |
Listings follow a seasonal pattern each year; compare a month with the same month a year earlier.
Ohio compared with the U.S.
Compare with another state| Measure | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Median listing price | $284,000 (−0.9% y/y) | $419,250 (−1.4% y/y) |
| Homes for sale | 24,622 (+14.3% y/y) | 1,161,615 (+5.4% y/y) |
| Median days on market | 45 days (+2 days y/y) | 61 days (Unchanged y/y) |
| Listings with a price cut | 23.2% (+1.7 pts y/y) | 20.8% (+0.9 pts y/y) |
| Median list price per sq ft | $167 (+1.0% y/y) | $223 (−1.7% y/y) |
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Ohio, September 2026); Realtor.com® Economic Research (United States, September 2026). “y/y” is the change from the same month a year earlier.
An affordability illustration
Run your own numbersThe inputs
- Median listing price (September 2026)$284,000
- Down payment20% ($56,800)
- Loan amount$227,200
- Rate: 30-year fixed, national (Week of Oct 1, 2026)7.28%
- Median household income, Ohio (2025)$85,150
This is an illustration, not a lender calculation. It leaves out property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance and HOA dues, which can add several hundred dollars or more a month. The rate is a national average for strong-credit borrowers; your rate may differ.
Sources: Realtor.com® Economic Research (Ohio, September 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (United States, Week of Oct 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, Current Population Survey, via FRED, Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (Ohio, 2025).
Editor’s notes on Ohio
Written March 2026; conditions may have changedOhio is having its moment. Columbus is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the Midwest, driven by Intel's massive semiconductor investment ($20B+), Ohio State's innovation ecosystem, and aggressive tech recruiting. Cleveland is experiencing a revival with exceptionally low prices and improving urban core. Cincinnati has quietly developed strong arts, restaurant, and startup communities.
For buyers
Columbus is the long-term conviction play — Intel investment alone could drive years of demand. Cleveland's value proposition is extraordinary — some of the cheapest housing in any major US metro.
For sellers
Columbus sellers have strong momentum — price right and expect quick activity. Cleveland's improving narrative helps justify higher prices than historical norms.
These notes are background written by our editors in March 2026, before the data above. Where they differ, the dated figures on this page are more current.