Lima, OH metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · as of May 2026
What is Lima, 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 Lima, OH metro area in its market cycle?
Lima, 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.
Lima, OH metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $215K | ▲ +2.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 46 days | ▼ -4.2% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▼ -29.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 278 | ▼ -7.6% |
| Homes Sold | 114 | ▲ +28.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $150 | ▲ +12.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.3% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Lima, OH metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lima, OH metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lima, OH metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 64 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lima, OH metro area?
The median sale price in Lima, OH metro area is $215K, having risen 2.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Lima, OH metro area?
Lima, OH metro area scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Lima, OH metro area's Alpha Score?
Lima, OH metro area's strongest dimension is Affordability (78/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (50/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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