Holmes County, OH Housing Market Brief
county · OH · score computed October 2026
What is Holmes 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.
Population band 4 of 5 (population 39,232–102,612) · comparable within its band
Where is Holmes County, OH in its market cycle?
Holmes County, OH is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Holmes County, OH?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Holmes County, OH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $342K | ▲ +25.7% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 36 days | ▼ -49.3% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 3.1 | ▼ -6.1% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 45 | ▲ +15.4% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 14 | ▲ +16.7% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $203 | ▲ +10.4% | Redfin |
How has Holmes County, OH’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Holmes County, OH a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Holmes County, OH is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 26 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Holmes County, OH?
The median sale price in Holmes County, OH is $342K, having risen 25.7% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Holmes County, OH?
Holmes County, OH scores 29 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Holmes County, OH's Alpha Score?
Holmes County, OH's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (81/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (6/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Holmes County, OH? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.