Is Dayton, OH 45420 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dayton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 34% of homes in Dayton, OH 45420 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 1.6 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 120 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 41%, homes sold faster (28 days then) and the median sale price fell 3% to $182,921. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Montgomery County, homes here sell faster than in 93% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 86%. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #104 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 76 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Dayton 45416 (10% sold over asking) or Dayton 45402 (14% sold over asking), while New Lebanon 45345 (44% sold over asking) and Dayton 45403 (41% sold over asking) are even more competitive.