Is Dayton, OH 45416 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Dayton is a seller’s market. With about 1.5 months of supply and 10% of recent sales closing above the original list price, competing offers are common on well-priced homes. Buyers here often have a pre-approval in hand and a plan for the appraisal gap before touring.
More competitive than 41% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #396 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 Dayton housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 10% of homes in Dayton, OH 45416 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 40 days and there were 1.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 32 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 25%, homes sold more slowly (27 days then) and the median sale price fell 4% to $97,228. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.
Within Montgomery County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% 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, Dayton ranks #396 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 42 out of 100).
Nearby, New Lebanon 45345 (44% sold over asking) and Dayton 45403 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.
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Brookville 45309Seller’s market $165 /sq ftClayton 45315Seller’s market $156 /sq ftDayton 45402Buyer’s market $79 /sq ftDayton 45403Balanced $109 /sq ft Browse all markets →Towns like Dayton nearby
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Questions about Dayton real estate
Is Dayton a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: there were 1.5 months of supply in Dayton, OH 45416 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 Dayton?
The typical home went under contract in 40 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Dayton sell over asking?
10% 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 Dayton?
About 1.73% of a home’s value a year in Montgomery County, or roughly $6,920 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Dayton?
The median sale price was $97,228 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $92 per square foot.
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