Is Akron, OH 44304 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Akron housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 17% of homes in Akron, OH 44304 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 57 days and there were 9.1 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. With only 6 sales, these figures can swing a lot from month to month.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 20%, homes sold faster (114 days then) and the median sale price rose 98% to $158,381. Overall, Akron is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Summit County, homes here sell more slowly than in 97% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 97%.

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Akron 44311 (12% sold over asking), while Munroe Falls 44262 (58% sold over asking) and Twinsburg 44087 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.