Is Akron, OH 44314 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Akron housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 36% of homes in Akron, OH 44314 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 25 days and there were 2.3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 80 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 40%, homes sold faster (35 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $119,448. Overall, Akron is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Summit County, homes here sell more slowly than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 70%. On our competition score, Akron ranks #225 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 62 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.