Market Intelligence Report — OH-020

Portsmouth, OH

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

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

Median Listing

$220K
-2.2% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.54
-4.2% YoY

Active Inventory

127
-5.9% YoY

Median DOM

48 Days
-11.1% YoY

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The Portsmouth housing market is currently experiencing accelerated activity, with a pending ratio of 0.54 indicating sustained demand absorption. Active listings have contracted by 5.9% over the past year, contributing to increased market velocity.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Portsmouth market right now.

Active listings have shown a year-over-year contraction of 5.9% to 127 units. Concurrently, the median listing price has decreased by 2.2% year-over-year, alongside a 3.3% decline in median price per square foot. Despite flat new listing volume year-over-year, the pending ratio of 0.54 reflects consistent buyer engagement, contributing to a reduced median days on market by 11.1% over the past year.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$220K-8.3% MoM

Active Inventory

127-5.9% YoY

Days on Market

48-11.1% YoY

Sold Score™

72-4.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

72
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 active listings contracting and a pending ratio indicating steady demand, the market suggests a quicker pace of transactions. This environment places ongoing pressure on available inventory, potentially requiring more rapid decision-making from prospective buyers to secure properties. Price discipline is influenced by sustained demand relative to contracting supply.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 4.6% year-over-year, a more pronounced reduction than the 2.2% fall in the median listing price, and median $/sqft also decreased by 3.3%. This suggests some softness within the higher price tiers of the market.

Supply Dynamics

127 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 60 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.6%

of active listings carry a price reduction, -0.4% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -3.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.54

Pending-to-active ratio — Accelerated.

Recommended For This Market

Accelerated

Selling in Portsmouth, OH? Homes here are taking 6 days less to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
54%
Median Days on Market
48 days
Inventory YoY
−6%

Portsmouth, OH is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Portsmouth, OH
CBSA Code
39020
State
OH
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Portsmouth?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Portsmouth metro is classified as Accelerated. Pending ratio is 0.54 with median days on market at 48.

  • Are home prices dropping in Portsmouth?+

    Median listing price is $220K, -2.2% year over year. 18.6% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Portsmouth?+

    The typical listing sits 48 days on market, a -11.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 60 per month.

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

    The average listing price has declined by 4.6% year-over-year, a more pronounced reduction than the 2.2% fall in the median listing price, and median $/sqft also decreased by 3.3%. This suggests some softness within the higher price tiers of the market.

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

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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 39020 · 36mo history