Market Intelligence Report — OH-900

Athens, OH

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

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

Median Listing

$279K
+1.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.36
-15.4% YoY

Active Inventory

115
+22.3% YoY

Median DOM

58 Days
+18.4% YoY

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The Athens, OH market is currently Cooling. The pending ratio stands at 0.36, indicating demand absorption is lagging inventory, and active listings have expanded by 22.3% year-over-year, further contributing to supply pressure.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Athens market right now.

Inventory levels have notably increased, with active listings up 22.3% over the past year, while new listings have contracted by 36.4%. This suggests a slowing pace of new supply entering the market, but also a reduction in buyer activity. The median listing price has shown a modest 1.5% year-over-year increase, though it experienced a month-over-month decline of 2.6%. The pending ratio has decreased by 15.4% year-over-year, reflecting weakening demand absorption relative to available homes.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$279K-2.6% MoM

Active Inventory

115+22.3% YoY

Days on Market

58+18.4% YoY

Sold Score™

40-15.4% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

40
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

With a pending ratio of 0.36 and a significant increase in active listings, buyers are encountering an environment where they have extended time to evaluate options. This heightened inventory level places increased pressure on pricing discipline for sellers. The lengthening median days on market to 58 days, combined with a rising share of price reductions, indicates reduced urgency in purchase decisions.

Luxury Segment

At the higher price tiers, the average listing price shows a slight decline of 0.1% year-over-year, while the median price recorded a modest gain. There is no distinct signal of luxury-segment softness identified within the provided $/sqft or average-vs-median spread metrics to suggest outsized luxury segment pressure.

Supply Dynamics

115 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 28 per month.

Pricing Pressure
28.1%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +5.8% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.36

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
36%
Median Days on Market
58 days
Inventory YoY
+22%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Athens, OH
CBSA Code
11900
State
OH

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Athens metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.36 with median days on market at 58.

  • Are home prices dropping in Athens?+

    Median listing price is $279K, +1.5% year over year. 28.1% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Athens?+

    The typical listing sits 58 days on market, a +18.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 28 per month.

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

    At the higher price tiers, the average listing price shows a slight decline of 0.1% year-over-year, while the median price recorded a modest gain. There is no distinct signal of luxury-segment softness identified within the provided $/sqft or average-vs-median spread metrics to suggest outsized luxury segment pressure.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Athens 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 11900 · 36mo history