Market Intelligence Report — OH-620

Lima, OH

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

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

Median Listing

$200K
+17.6% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.62
+4.3% YoY

Active Inventory

213
-0.9% YoY

Median DOM

46 Days
-20.7% YoY

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The Lima, OH market is currently experiencing accelerated conditions, with a pending ratio of 0.62, reflecting strong demand absorption. The median listing price has increased 17.6% over the past year, while active inventory has remained nearly flat.

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%-1.4 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

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

Population & Migration

100,881-0.1% 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 Lima market right now.

The market exhibits robust price appreciation, with the median listing price up 17.6% year-over-year and 3.0% month-over-month. New listings have surged by 38.5% over the past year, indicating increased seller activity. Concurrently, active listings have contracted marginally by 0.9% year-over-year, contributing to sustained inventory pressure. The median days on market have decreased by 20.7% over the past year, pointing to a quicker transaction pace.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$200K+3.0% MoM

Active Inventory

213-0.9% YoY

Days on Market

46-20.7% YoY

Sold Score™

73+4.3% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

73
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

Market dynamics suggest that properties are moving through the sales cycle at a heightened pace, with a pending ratio of 0.62 indicating that more than half of active inventory is under contract. The contraction in active listings, despite an influx of new listings, points to persistent inventory pressure. This environment requires price discipline from sellers and quick decision-making from prospective buyers to secure properties.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

213 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 144 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.6%

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

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +15.2% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.62

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Lima, OH? Homes here are taking 12 days less to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
62%
Median Days on Market
46 days
Inventory YoY
−1%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lima, OH
CBSA Code
30620
State
OH

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