Market Intelligence Report — OH-620

Lima, OH

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

Ref. No: 2026-OH-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Stabilizing

Median Listing

$201K
+10.7% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.56
-0.2% YoY

Active Inventory

258
+20.1% YoY

Median DOM

39 Days
-35.4% YoY

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The housing market is stabilizing, with the median listing price increasing 10.7% over the past year to $201,200. This occurs as active listings have expanded by 20.1% year-over-year, absorbing some of the persistent demand.

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

3.7%-0.8 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Sep 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 overall trend indicates a market finding equilibrium, as active listings have seen a substantial 20.1% increase year-over-year. While new listings also grew by 11.1% over the past year, the median listing price continued its upward trajectory, rising 10.7% year-over-year. The pending ratio stands at 0.56, reflecting a relatively stable absorption rate despite the growth in available inventory.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$201K+0.7% MoM

Active Inventory

258+20.1% YoY

Days on Market

39-35.4% YoY

Sold Score™

67-0.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

67
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

Negotiating leverage is becoming more balanced, influenced by a consistent pace of sales and expanding inventory. The year-over-year increase in active listings reduces previous inventory pressures. Price discipline remains important for properties to transact effectively within this evolving market dynamic.

Luxury Segment

No distinct luxury-segment signal in this dataset.

Supply Dynamics

258 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 100 per month.

Pricing Pressure
25.0%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +6.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +10.1% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.56

Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.

Recommended For This Market

Stabilizing

Selling in Lima, OH? Homes here are taking 21 days less to sell than last year.

Lima, OH is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
56%
Median Days on Market
39 days
Inventory YoY
+20%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Lima, OH
CBSA Code
30620
State
OH

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