Is Dayton, OH 45435 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Dayton housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 13% of homes in Dayton, OH 45435 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 36 days and there were 2.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 16 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (40 days then) and the median sale price fell 28% to $272,382. Overall, Dayton is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Greene County, homes here sell more slowly than in 75% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 83%. On our competition score, Dayton ranks #389 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 44 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.