Is West Salem, OH 44287 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The West Salem housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 26% of homes in West Salem, OH 44287 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 29 days and there were 2.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 28 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 18%, homes sold more slowly (19 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $285,776. Overall, West Salem is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Wayne County, homes here sell more slowly than in 58% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, West Salem ranks #246 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Burbank 44214 (0% sold over asking), while Smithville 44677 (80% sold over asking) and Rittman 44270 (58% sold over asking) are even more competitive.