Salem, OH
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As of the latest 2026 data
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The market is stabilizing, with the median listing price showing a 4.2% year-over-year increase. The pending ratio stands at 0.55, indicating a balanced demand absorption relative to available supply.
Local Market Signals
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What's moving the Salem market right now.
Inventory levels have expanded significantly, with active listings up 11.6% year-over-year and new listings increasing by 30.0% over the past year. Despite this growth in supply, the median listing price has maintained upward momentum, rising 4.2% year-over-year. However, the pending ratio has seen a notable contraction, falling 16.6% year-over-year, suggesting some moderation in the pace of demand.
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Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
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Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
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 remains somewhat balanced, characterized by a steady pace of transactions reflected in a 0.55 pending ratio. While inventory levels have increased, they have not yet created significant downward pressure on prices, maintaining a degree of price discipline. The notable year-over-year decline in the pending ratio suggests a slight easing in the intensity of market absorption.
The average listing price increased by 6.3% year-over-year, while the median price increased by 4.2%. However, the median price per square foot declined by 3.0% year-over-year, indicating some softening in price efficiency, particularly at higher price points, although the median square footage remained relatively stable.
226 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 104 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +5.2% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved -3.0% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Stabilizing.
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StabilizingSelling in Salem, OH? Inventory is up 12% from last year.
Salem, OH is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 55%
- Median Days on Market
- 53 days
- Inventory YoY
- +12%
Salem, OH is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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