Lorain County, OH Housing Market Brief
county · OH · as of May 2026
What is Lorain 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 Lorain County, OH in its market cycle?
Lorain County, OH is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lorain County, OH housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $275K | ▲ +7.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 26 days | ▲ +13% |
| Months of Supply | 1.9 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 612 | ▼ -7.4% |
| Homes Sold | 320 | ▼ -5.6% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $173 | ▲ +2.7% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.4% | ▼ -0.3% |
How has Lorain County, OH’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lorain County, OH a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lorain County, OH is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 52 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lorain County, OH?
The median sale price in Lorain County, OH is $275K, having risen 7.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Lorain County, OH?
Lorain County, OH scores 45 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lorain County, OH's Alpha Score?
Lorain County, OH's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (59/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (39/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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