Is Dayton, OH 45431 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dayton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Dayton, OH 45431 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 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 91 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (27% then), homes sold more slowly (22 days then) and the median sale price rose 4% to $309,866. Overall, Dayton is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Greene County, homes here sell more slowly than in 67% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 67%. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #211 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 63 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.