Is Chillicothe, OH 45601 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Chillicothe housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 28% of homes in Chillicothe, OH 45601 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 35 days and there were 3 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 109 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 23%, homes sold faster (45 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $227,651. Overall, Chillicothe is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Ross County, homes here sell faster than in 57% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 57%. On our competition score, Chillicothe ranks #250 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 60 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Bainbridge 45612 (0% sold over asking) or Adelphi 43101 (0% sold over asking), while Richmond Dale 45673 (100% sold over asking) and Kingston 45644 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.