🏠 Buying a house in Ohio | 🏘️ Selling a house in Ohio | 🚚 Moving to Ohio
🏡 Home values in Ohio have risen 19.19% over the past year, indicating a seller's market.
📈 Housing inventory (the total number of homes for sale) stands at 29,727. That's about 3.04 months of inventory, indicating a seller's market.
📊 The sale-to-list price ratio (the percentage of listing price sellers are actually getting) is 99.60%, indicating a seller's market.
How does Ohio compare to the national average?
| Data point | Value | Rank | Compared to national avg |
| Typical home value | $248,719"Zillow Home Value Index"</a> Updated May 31, 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[1] | #42 of 50 states | 35.4% lower |
| Median listing price | $289,900"Realtor.com Data Library"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[2] | #47 of 50 states | 35.3% lower |
| Median sale price | $292,000"Redfin Data Center"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[3] | #42 of 50 states | 34.8% lower |
| 30-year mortgage rate | 6.95%"Bankrate" Updated June 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[4] | #15 of 50 states | 0.4% lower |
| Median days on market | 37"Realtor.com Data Library"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[5] | #9 of 50 states | 24.2% shorter |
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Buying a house in the Ohio real estate market
Ohio has an affordability score of 4.3, meaning it takes 4.3 years of the median household income ($67,769) to afford Ohio's median home sale price ($292,000). Because of this, we rank Ohio as the 5th most affordable state for buyers based strictly on prices compared to income.
| Data Point | Value | Rank | Compared to national avg |
| Median sale price | $292,000"Redfin Data Center"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[6] | #42 of 50 states | 34.8% lower |
| 30-year mortgage rate | 6.95%"Bankrate" Updated June 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[7] | #15 of 50 states | 0.4% lower |
| Median household income | $67,769"US Census, 2020 American Community Survey"</a> Updated 2020.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[8] | #41 of 50 states | 12% lower |
| Affordability ratio | 4.3 | #5 of 50 states | 24.5% lower |
| Buyers agent commission | 2.80%"Clever Real Estate survey of American real estate agents"</a> Updated June 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[9] | #23 of 50 states | 0.7% lower |
Who pays for realtor commission in Ohio?
Real estate agents' commissions are technically the responsibility of their respective clients - buyers pay their agents, and sellers pay theirs. Each party signs a contract with their agent promising to pay. However, sellers usually offer to pay for the buyer's agent so they can more easily afford the home.
Who pays closing costs in Ohio?
Sellers are usually responsible for most closing costs, but some closing expenses fall to the buyer. As a buyer, you'll be expected to pay for the mortgage loan origination fee and other lender-related fees, private mortgage insurance, the down payment, an appraisal fee, and a home inspection fee.
Learn more about who pays closing costs in Ohio.
Resources for Ohio home buyers
Preparing to buy in Ohio
Selling a house in the Ohio real estate market
According to our detailed survey of Ohio real estate agents, listing agents (those representing the seller) charge an average commission in Ohio of 3.1%, which is the highest in the United States. Buyers' agents charge an average commission of 2.8%, which is the 23rd lowest in the United States.
| Data point | Value | Rank | Compared to national avg |
| Median listing price | $289,900"Realtor.com Data Library"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[10] | #47 of 50 states | 35.3% lower |
| Median sale price | $292,000"Redfin Data Center"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[11] | #42 of 50 states | 34.8% lower |
| Median days on market | 37"Realtor.com Data Library"</a> Updated May 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[12] | #9 of 50 states | 24.2% shorter |
| Buyer's agent commission | 2.80%"Clever Real Estate survey of American real estate agents"</a> Updated June 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[13] | #23 of 50 states | 0.7% lower |
| Listing agent commission | 3.10%"Clever Real Estate survey of American real estate agents"</a> Updated June 2026.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[14] | #50 of 50 states | 7.5% higher |
Resources for Ohio home sellers
Preparing to sell in Ohio
- Selling a House in Ohio: 8 Simple Steps
- How Long Does It Take to Sell a House in Ohio?
- When Is the Best Time to Sell a House in Ohio?
- Top Real Estate Agents in Ohio
Ohio home selling costs and requirements
Moving to Ohio
According to our recent moving trends survey"Half of Americans Are Surprised by How Much It Costs to Move"</a> Updated February 26, 2024.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[15], 6% of Americans indicated that they would choose to move to Ohio if money were no object. Likewise, 6% of survey respondents indicated that they would move to Cincinnati among a choice of America's largest cities, and 5% indicated that they would move to Cleveland. Among medium-sized cities, 9% indicated that they would move to Toledo, and 8% indicated that they would move to Akron.
Here's how Ohio cities rank in a number of our research studies.
| Study | Best Ohio city | Rank |
| Best Pizza Cities"The 15+ Best Pizza Cities in America"</a> Updated February 12, 2024.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[16] | Cleveland | 22nd best |
| Best Coffee Cities"The Best (and Worst) Coffee Cities in America"</a> Updated January 12, 2024.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[17] | Columbus | 22nd best |
| Best LGBTQ Cities"The Most (and Least) LGBTQ-Friendly Cities in America"</a><br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[18] | Cleveland | 19th best |
| Best Bike Cities"The Most Bike-Friendly Cities in the U.S."</a> Updated July 17, 2023.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[19] | Columbus | 22nd best |
| Best Commuter Cities"The Best (and Worst) Cities for Commuters"</a> Updated September 21, 2023.<br><br><a class="view-all-sources-link" href=https://listwithclever.com/ohio/"#article-sources">View All Sources</a>">[20] | Columbus | 5th best |
Where to shop for homes in Ohio
Frequently asked questions
As of June 26, 2026, the median days on market (DOM) in Ohio is 35. On average, it takes about 34 days to sell in Ohio.
Home values have risen in Ohio over the past year. The current median home value is $248,719 and it's projected to rise by 1.22% in the next year.
As of June 26, 2026, sellers in Ohio are typically getting 100% of the list price for their homes.
Methodology
Information on market conditions is based on Zillow data as of May 2026, Realtor.com data as of May 2026, and HouseCanary data as of June 26, 2026, unless specified otherwise.
We gathered our commission rate data from a February 2026 survey of 533 of agents nationwide. The survey asked about standard local rates for both listing and buying agents. These data points are averages based on responses we’ve received from 15 agents in Ohio.