Stark County, OH Housing Market Brief
county · OH · as of July 2026
What is Stark County, OH’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Stark County, OH in its market cycle?
Stark County, OH is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Stark County, OH?
Our model forecasts Stark County, OH’s home prices to rise about 2.7% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Stark County, OH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $237K | ▲ +8.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 16 days | ▼ -27.3% |
| Months of Supply | 1.8 | ▲ +20% |
| Homes for Sale | 616 | ▼ -1.1% |
| Homes Sold | 351 | ▼ -13.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $162 | ▲ +7.3% |
How has Stark County, OH’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stark County, OH a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Stark County, OH is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 57 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Stark County, OH?
The median sale price in Stark County, OH is $237K, having risen 8.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Stark County, OH?
Stark County, OH scores 68 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Stark County, OH's Alpha Score?
Stark County, OH's strongest dimension is Affordability (68/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (46/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Stark County, OH? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.