Market Intelligence Report — OH-740

Ashland, OH

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Ref. No: 2026-OH-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Competitive

Median Listing

$310K
+7.3% YoY

Pending Ratio

1.09
+33.9% YoY

Active Inventory

70
+4.5% YoY

Median DOM

38 Days
-8.4% YoY

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Ashland, OH, demonstrates a Very Competitive market condition with a pending ratio of 1.09, signaling strong demand absorption relative to available inventory. Median listing prices have increased by 7.3% over the past year, reaching $310,000 in the most recent period.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Ashland market right now.

The market exhibits robust year-over-year growth in key demand indicators; new listings increased by 9.1%, and pending listings surged by 33.9%, contributing to a substantial rise in the pending ratio. Active listings have expanded by 4.5% year-over-year, while the median days on market have decreased by 8.4%, indicating a quicker absorption of available properties. The share of price reductions has also seen a modest decline of 1.9% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$310K+2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

70+4.5% YoY

Days on Market

38-8.4% YoY

Sold Score™

80+33.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

80
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 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 of 1.09 suggests significant pressure on available inventory, leading to a rapid pace of absorption. Buyers in this environment face considerable competition, which may necessitate swift decision-making and limit opportunities for price negotiation. The contracting median days on market further reinforces the competitive dynamics, indicating that properties are moving quickly once listed.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price increased by 2.3% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 7.3% over the same period. This differential suggests no distinct luxury-segment softness; the average-to-median spread is not indicative of elevated luxury-tier pressure.

Supply Dynamics

70 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 48 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.4%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -1.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +2.5% year-over-year.

Absorption
1.09

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Ashland, OH? Homes here are taking 3 days less to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
109%
Median Days on Market
38 days
Inventory YoY
+4%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Ashland, OH
CBSA Code
11740
State
OH
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Ashland?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Ashland metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 1.09 with median days on market at 38.

  • Are home prices dropping in Ashland?+

    Median listing price is $310K, +7.3% year over year. 18.4% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Ashland?+

    The typical listing sits 38 days on market, a -8.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 48 per month.

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

    The average listing price increased by 2.3% year-over-year, while the median listing price rose by 7.3% over the same period. This differential suggests no distinct luxury-segment softness; the average-to-median spread is not indicative of elevated luxury-tier pressure.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Ashland 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 11740 · 36mo history