Is Dayton, OH 45430 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dayton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 18% of homes in Dayton, OH 45430 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 28 days and there were 1.7 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 39 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 13%, homes sold faster (34 days then) and the median sale price rose 10% to $324,859. Overall, Dayton is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Greene County, homes here sell faster than in 83% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 75%. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #285 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 57 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Spring Valley 45370 (0% sold over asking) or Cedarville 45314 (0% sold over asking), while Dayton 45434 (42% sold over asking) and Bellbrook 45305 (42% sold over asking) are even more competitive.