Market Intelligence Report — IN-980

Richmond, IN

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

Ref. No: 2026-IN-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$186K
+9.5% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.39
-7.9% YoY

Active Inventory

177
+0.0% YoY

Median DOM

63 Days
+17.3% YoY

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The Richmond, IN housing market is cooling, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.39 in the most recent month. This indicates a deceleration in transactional activity, with active listings remaining stable year-over-year at 177 units.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Richmond market right now.

The market is experiencing a cooling trend, with the pending ratio declining by 7.9% over the past year to 0.39. While new listings saw a modest year-over-year increase of 5.7%, active listings remained unchanged. The median listing price has increased by 9.5% year-over-year, yet a month-over-month decline of 5.3% suggests some pricing adjustments.

Jenny Mateyoke
Jenny Mateyoke
Keller Williams Realty

“Local pricing and inventory dynamics across Richmond shift block by block — happy to walk through what's actually closing.”

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$186K-5.3% MoM

Active Inventory

177+0.0% YoY

Days on Market

63+17.3% YoY

Sold Score™

66-7.9% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

66
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

The reduced pending ratio suggests a more deliberate pace in transactional volume, potentially easing inventory pressure for active buyers. The increase in median days on market to 63, a 17.3% rise year-over-year, indicates properties are taking longer to move from listing to contract, suggesting a shift requiring greater price discipline from sellers.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price at $253,443, when compared to the median listing price of $186,000, indicates a notable spread that could suggest softness in higher-priced segments. Despite this, the median $/sqft increased by 12.3% year-over-year, alongside a 13.1% year-over-year increase in average listing price, indicating varying dynamics within different price tiers.

Supply Dynamics

177 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 74 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.8%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +0.3% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +12.3% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.39

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
39%
Median Days on Market
63 days
Inventory YoY
−0%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Richmond, IN
CBSA Code
39980
State
IN

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Richmond metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.39 with median days on market at 63.

  • Are home prices dropping in Richmond?+

    Median listing price is $186K, +9.5% year over year. 17.8% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Richmond?+

    The typical listing sits 63 days on market, a +17.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 74 per month.

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

    The average listing price at $253,443, when compared to the median listing price of $186,000, indicates a notable spread that could suggest softness in higher-priced segments. Despite this, the median $/sqft increased by 12.3% year-over-year, alongside a 13.1% year-over-year increase in average listing price, indicating varying dynamics within different price tiers.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Richmond 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 39980 · 36mo history