60Alpha

Portsmouth, OH metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Seller's

What is Portsmouth, 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.

Price Momentum20%
-39.839
Inventory Health25%
+15.679
Affordability20%
72
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
55

Where is Portsmouth, OH metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Portsmouth, OH metro area is classified as Growingstrengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Portsmouth, OH metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$193K▲ +3.9%
Median Days on Market165 days▲ +194.6%
Months of Supply13.0▲ +100%
Homes for Sale26-33.3%
Homes Sold2-66.7%
Median Price / Sq Ft$110-4.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio96.8%▲ +4.1%

How has Portsmouth, OH metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 60
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Portsmouth, OH metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Portsmouth, OH metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 60 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Portsmouth, OH metro area?

The median sale price in Portsmouth, OH metro area is $193K, having risen 3.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Portsmouth, OH metro area?

Portsmouth, OH metro area scores 72 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Portsmouth, OH metro area's Alpha Score?

Portsmouth, OH metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (79/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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