Is Dayton, OH 45402 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dayton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 14% of homes in Dayton, OH 45402 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 62 days and there were 9.7 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 23 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 19%, homes sold more slowly (47 days then) and the median sale price rose 103% to $153,933. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell more slowly than in any other ZIP code in the county, and sell less often over asking than in 96%. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #480 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 18 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dayton 45416 (10% sold over asking), while New Lebanon 45345 (44% sold over asking) and Dayton 45403 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.