Is Akron, OH 44305 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Akron housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 43% of homes in Akron, OH 44305 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 2.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 84 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (41% then), homes sold faster (30 days then) and the median sale price fell 5% to $129,944. Overall, Akron is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Summit County, homes here sell faster than in 50% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Akron ranks #152 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 69 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Akron 44311 (12% sold over asking) or Akron 44304 (17% sold over asking), while Munroe Falls 44262 (58% sold over asking) and Twinsburg 44087 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.