Market Intelligence Report — OH-300

Wooster, OH

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

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

Median Listing

$296K
-3.4% YoY

Pending Ratio

1.02
+15.6% YoY

Active Inventory

122
-22.0% YoY

Median DOM

32 Days
-22.2% YoY

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The Wooster, OH market is currently very competitive, characterized by strong demand absorption as evidenced by a pending ratio of 1.02. Active listings have contracted by 22.0% year-over-year, contributing to constrained inventory levels. This dynamic suggests continued upward pressure on market velocity.

Local Market Signals

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Wooster market right now.

The market exhibits robust demand, with the pending ratio registering 1.02, representing a 15.6% increase over the past year. Inventory continues to tighten, as active listings have decreased by 22.0% year-over-year and new listings saw a more modest contraction of 5.9% year-over-year. Median days on market have fallen by 22.2% year-over-year, reflecting accelerated transaction speeds. Median price per square foot has risen 5.0% year-over-year, indicating pricing resilience despite a slight moderation in the median listing price.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$296K+2.2% MoM

Active Inventory

122-22.0% YoY

Days on Market

32-22.2% YoY

Sold Score™

86+15.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

86
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 favors properties with strong market appeal, driven by a high demand absorption rate and significantly reduced inventory. The accelerated pace of sales, with properties spending fewer days on market, suggests that properties are moving quickly through the sales cycle. This environment typically incentivizes price discipline from sellers, who are experiencing less pressure to reduce asking prices.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price declined by 17.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price experienced a more modest 3.4% year-over-year decrease. This divergence, alongside a 5.0% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests some softening in the higher-priced segments relative to the broader market, as the average vs. median spread is elevated.

Supply Dynamics

122 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 96 per month.

Pricing Pressure
16.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +3.9% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +5.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
1.02

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Competitive.

Recommended For This Market

Very Competitive

Selling in Wooster, OH? Homes here are taking 9 days less to sell than last year.

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

Buyer Demand Index
102%
Median Days on Market
32 days
Inventory YoY
−22%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Wooster, OH
CBSA Code
49300
State
OH

ZIPs in Wooster, OH

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

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Wooster metro is classified as Very Competitive. Pending ratio is 1.02 with median days on market at 32.

  • Are home prices dropping in Wooster?+

    Median listing price is $296K, -3.4% year over year. 16.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Wooster?+

    The typical listing sits 32 days on market, a -22.2% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 96 per month.

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

    The average listing price declined by 17.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price experienced a more modest 3.4% year-over-year decrease. This divergence, alongside a 5.0% year-over-year increase in median $/sqft, suggests some softening in the higher-priced segments relative to the broader market, as the average vs. median spread is elevated.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Wooster 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 49300 · 36mo history