Market Intelligence Report — OH-900

Athens, OH

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

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

Median Listing

$317K
-5.8% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.64
-16.3% YoY

Active Inventory

96
+17.1% YoY

Median DOM

45 Days
+25.4% YoY

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The Athens housing market is currently in an accelerated state, evidenced by a pending ratio of 0.64. While the median listing price has experienced a year-over-year decline of 5.8%, demand remains relatively strong compared to available inventory.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Athens market right now.

Active listings have increased by 17.1% year-over-year, yet new listings have declined by 11.5% over the same period. This indicates a slowing replenishment of available homes. The median days on market have risen by 25.4% year-over-year, suggesting properties are taking longer to move from listing to contract. The year-over-year decline in the pending ratio by 16.3% indicates a moderation in the pace of demand relative to the prior year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$317K-1.6% MoM

Active Inventory

96+17.1% YoY

Days on Market

45+25.4% YoY

Sold Score™

58-16.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

58
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

With a pending ratio of 0.64, demand absorption is sufficiently robust to generate competitive conditions. However, the rise in median days on market suggests buyers may have slightly more time for deliberation. Price discipline remains important as the median listing price has declined year-over-year.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 9.9% year-over-year, while the median listing price has seen a 5.8% decrease over the same period, indicating a greater contraction in the upper price segments. There is no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

96 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 46 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +3.9% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.64

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

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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 Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.64 with median days on market at 45.

  • Are home prices dropping in Athens?+

    Median listing price is $317K, -5.8% year over year. 17.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Athens?+

    The typical listing sits 45 days on market, a +25.4% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 46 per month.

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

    The average listing price has declined by 9.9% year-over-year, while the median listing price has seen a 5.8% decrease over the same period, indicating a greater contraction in the upper price segments. There is no distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

  • 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