Market Intelligence Report — OH-420

Akron, OH

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-OH-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Accelerated

Median Listing

$234K
-5.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.73
-13.1% YoY

Active Inventory

1,241
+7.0% YoY

Median DOM

43 Days
+12.5% YoY

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The Akron, OH market is currently experiencing an Accelerated condition, driven by a pending ratio of 0.73, indicating robust demand relative to available inventory. This places significant upward pressure on the absorption of new listings, despite a decline in the median listing price of 5.5% year-over-year. The market dynamic is characterized by demand outpacing the rate of new supply coming online.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.6%-0.7 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

701,780+0.2% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Akron market right now.

Active listings have seen a modest increase of 7.0% over the past year, reaching 1,241 units. However, new listings have contracted significantly by 14.2% year-over-year, contributing to a tightening supply environment. The median listing price has declined by 5.5% year-over-year to $233,750, while the median price per square foot has shown a more modest decrease of 0.7% over the same period. The pending ratio, at 0.73, indicates a strong absorption rate, though it represents a 13.1% decline year-over-year from its prior level.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$234K-3.8% MoM

Active Inventory

1,241+7.0% YoY

Days on Market

43+12.5% YoY

Sold Score™

77-13.1% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

77
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

The current pending ratio of 0.73 suggests that properties are moving quickly, exerting continued pressure on available inventory. This environment generally favors quicker transaction timelines and limits negotiating flexibility for prospective purchasers. While inventory has seen a modest year-over-year increase, the contraction in new listings reinforces the need for price discipline from sellers to align with buyer expectations.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,241 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 762 per month.

Pricing Pressure
20.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.73

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Akron, OH? Homes here are taking 5 days longer to sell than last year.

Demand in Akron, OH is outpacing supply. Well-prepared listings are still clearing quickly — pricing to the current pace matters more than waiting.

Buyer Demand Index
73%
Median Days on Market
43 days
Inventory YoY
+7%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Akron, OH
CBSA Code
10420
State
OH

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