2025 Dayton Real Estate Market: Stability Amid Tight Supply and Slow Growth

The Dayton, Ohio housing market in 2025 has shown a mix of price resilience and tempered sales activity, reflecting broader national trends while retaining unique local characteristics.

Overall, home values in the Dayton area have continued to climb modestly through 2025. According to recent home-value indexes, typical home values increased year-over-year, with Zillow reporting about a 2.6% rise in average home values in the Dayton metro area.  Meanwhile, Redfin data shows the median sale price hovering around ~$130,000, nearly flat compared to the previous year but with price per square foot up over 5% — indicating underlying value growth in the market. 

One of the most defining features of the Dayton market this year has been tight inventory. Active listings remain well below a balanced market level, translating into fewer options for buyers and sustained competition for well-priced homes.  At the same time, the number of homes sold has shown minor declines or near-flat trends, suggesting buyers are cautious and selective amid higher mortgage rates and limited choices. 

Despite slower transaction volumes, median sale prices have generally trended up, underscoring continued demand in affordable markets like Dayton. Some local reports through the first nine months of 2025 highlighted median prices rising by around 6–8% and total sales volume strengthening even with fewer sales. 
​
For prospective buyers and sellers, the 2025 Dayton market remains competitive in many segments, particularly for well-maintained or attractively priced homes. Buyers may benefit from a slight increase in new listings compared to last year, while sellers still often hold the upper hand due to supply constraints. 
As mortgage rates and broader economic conditions evolve into 2026, local experts suggest inventory and pricing trends will be key to shaping the market — potentially offering more balance between buyers and sellers if more homes come online.