Market Intelligence Report — OH-420

Akron, OH

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Ref. No: 2026-OH-06
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$252K
-3.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

1.08
-3.9% YoY

Active Inventory

1,005
+6.4% YoY

Median DOM

34 Days
-2.9% YoY

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Akron's residential market is currently Very Competitive, with the pending ratio at 1.08 indicating robust demand relative to available inventory. New listings have surged by 16.7% year-over-year, yet this growth is being absorbed rapidly.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Akron market right now.

The market exhibits strong demand momentum, evidenced by a pending ratio of 1.08. While active listings have increased by 6.4% over the past year, new listings have seen a more substantial rise of 16.7% year-over-year. Despite a 3.9% year-over-year decline in the median listing price, demand appears to be outpacing supply, resulting in a low median days on market figure.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$252K+3.0% MoM

Active Inventory

1,005+6.4% YoY

Days on Market

34-2.9% YoY

Sold Score™

79-3.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

79
Jun 23May 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Jul 23Jun 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Jul 23Feb 24Sep 24Apr 25Nov 25Jun 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 elevated pending ratio and rapid absorption of new listings suggest that properties are moving quickly. This environment places pressure on the pace of transactions, with limited inventory contributing to swift engagement from prospective occupants. Price discipline remains important, but the current market dynamics indicate a competitive environment for available homes.

Luxury Segment

Average listing prices have declined by 6.0% year-over-year, a greater reduction than the 3.9% decline in the median listing price, which may suggest some softening at the higher price tiers. Median $/sqft has seen a modest decline of 1.0% over the past year. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

1,005 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 1,046 per month.

Pricing Pressure
13.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -2.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -1.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
1.08

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Akron, OH
CBSA Code
10420
State
OH

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Akron?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Akron metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 1.08 with median days on market at 34.

  • Are home prices dropping in Akron?+

    Median listing price is $252K, -3.9% year over year. 13.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Akron?+

    The typical listing sits 34 days on market, a -2.9% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 1,046 per month.

  • What's happening in the Akron luxury market?+

    Average listing prices have declined by 6.0% year-over-year, a greater reduction than the 3.9% decline in the median listing price, which may suggest some softening at the higher price tiers. Median $/sqft has seen a modest decline of 1.0% over the past year. No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • Where can I find a trusted Akron real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Akron agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 10420 · 36mo history