Wayne County, OH Housing Market Brief
county · OH · as of August 2026
What is Wayne 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 Wayne County, OH in its market cycle?
Wayne 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 Wayne County, OH?
Our model forecasts Wayne County, OH’s home prices to rise about 6.7% over the next 12 months (medium 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.
Wayne County, OH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $250K | ▲ +4.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 32 days | ▲ +28% |
| Months of Supply | 2.2 | ▼ -12% |
| Homes for Sale | 166 | ▼ -19.8% |
| Homes Sold | 80 | ▼ -4.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $168 | ▼ -5.9% |
How has Wayne County, OH’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Wayne County, OH a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Wayne County, OH is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 65 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Wayne County, OH?
The median sale price in Wayne County, OH is $250K, having risen 4.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Wayne County, OH?
Wayne County, OH scores 74 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Wayne County, OH's Alpha Score?
Wayne County, OH's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (82/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (51/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Wayne County, OH? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.