Dayton, OH metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of July 2026
What is Dayton, OH metro area’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 Dayton, OH metro area in its market cycle?
Dayton, OH metro area 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 Dayton, OH metro area?
Our model forecasts Dayton, OH metro area’s home prices to rise about 4.5% 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.
Dayton, OH metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $250K | ▲ +0.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.0 | ▲ +11.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,043 | ▲ +10.4% |
| Homes Sold | 1,003 | ▼ -0.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $156 | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Dayton, OH metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dayton, OH metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of July 2026, Dayton, OH metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 51 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Dayton, OH metro area?
The median sale price in Dayton, OH metro area is $250K, having held roughly steady over the past year.
How affordable is Dayton, OH metro area?
Dayton, OH metro area scores 74 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Dayton, OH metro area's Alpha Score?
Dayton, OH metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (74/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (32/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Dayton, OH metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.