Latest Update: August 2026 (July Stats)
Key Metrics
| Metric | July 2026 | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $394,839 | +0.50% | +0.72% |
| Homes Sold | 2,071 | -4.65% | +7.25% |
| Average Days on Market | 21 days | No change | 1 day slower |
What's Happening in the Cincinnati Market?
The Cincinnati housing market remained active in July 2026. The average sale price increased slightly to $394,839, up 0.50% from June.
A total of 2,071 homes sold during July. Although that represented a 4.65% monthly decline, sales remained 7.25% above July 2025. Average days on market held steady at 21 days, continuing to indicate relatively fast-moving market conditions.
Cincinnati’s average sale price was only 0.72% higher than one year earlier. That suggests prices have been comparatively stable even as the market recorded more completed sales.
What This Means for Buyers
With homes averaging 21 days on market, Cincinnati buyers may have limited time to evaluate competitive listings. Preparation remains important, including securing financing and identifying priorities before beginning the search.
The modest year-over-year price change may offer buyers some reassurance that the overall market is not experiencing broad, rapid appreciation. Individual properties and neighborhoods can still perform differently.
What This Means for Sellers
Cincinnati sellers continue to benefit from relatively short market times and stronger year-over-year sales activity. However, stable annual pricing reinforces the importance of starting with a competitive list price.
Homes that are overpriced may miss the initial period when buyer interest is typically strongest. Reviewing recent comparable sales can help establish realistic expectations.
16-Month Market Trends
The charts below show how average sale price, homes sold, and average days on market have changed in the Cincinnati housing market from April 2025 through July 2026.
Cincinnati Average Sale Price: 16-Month Trend
Source: Cincinnati MLS, April 2025–July 2026.
Cincinnati Homes Sold: 16-Month Trend
Source: Cincinnati MLS, April 2025–July 2026.
Cincinnati Average Days on Market: 16-Month Trend
Source: Cincinnati MLS, April 2025–July 2026.
| Month | Average Sale Price | Homes Sold | Average DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $350,669 | 1,759 | 25 days |
| May 2025 | $372,619 | 1,997 | 23 days |
| June 2025 | $385,729 | 2,015 | 20 days |
| July 2025 | $391,998 | 1,931 | 20 days |
| August 2025 | $370,819 | 1,836 | 23 days |
| September 2025 | $362,840 | 1,765 | 25 days |
| October 2025 | $369,828 | 1,779 | 26 days |
| November 2025 | $376,508 | 1,429 | 25 days |
| December 2025 | $358,784 | 1,639 | 31 days |
| January 2026 | $343,183 | 1,035 | 36 days |
| February 2026 | $337,860 | 1,246 | 37 days |
| March 2026 | $361,602 | 1,499 | 36 days |
| April 2026 | $376,267 | 1,766 | 29 days |
| May 2026 | $403,656 | 2,044 | 24 days |
| June 2026 | $392,874 | 2,172 | 21 days |
| July 2026 | $394,839 | 2,071 | 21 days |
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