Is Akron, OH 44311 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Akron is a balanced market. With about 5 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 33% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #433 of 489 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Akron housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 12% of homes in Akron, OH 44311 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 23 days and there were 5 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 26 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 6%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price rose 15% to $94,959. Overall, Akron is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.
Within Summit County, homes here sell more slowly than in 53% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in any other ZIP code in the county. On our competition score, Akron ranks #433 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 35 out of 100).
Nearby, Munroe Falls 44262 (58% sold over asking) and Twinsburg 44087 (55% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Questions about Akron real estate
Is Akron a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 5 months of supply in Akron, OH 44311 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Akron?
The typical home went under contract in 23 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Akron sell over asking?
12% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.3% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Akron?
About 1.53% of a home’s value a year in Summit County, or roughly $6,120 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Akron?
The median sale price was $94,959 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $61 per square foot.
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