Latest Update: November 2026 (October Stats)
Key Metrics
| Metric | October 2026 | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $373,492 | +0.46% | +0.99% |
| Homes Sold | 1,607 | −5.19% | −9.67% |
| Average Days on Market | 29 days | 1 day slower | 3 days slower |
What's Happening in the Cincinnati Market?
The Cincinnati-area average sale price reached $373,492 in October 2026, up 0.46% from September’s $371,782. Compared with October 2025, when the average was $369,828, prices were 0.99% higher.
A total of 1,607 homes sold, down from 1,695 in September and 1,779 one year earlier. Completed sales decreased 5.19% month over month and 9.67% year over year.
Average days on market increased to 29 days, compared with 28 in September and 26 in October 2025.
October therefore paired relatively little movement in average sale price with fewer closings and a somewhat longer marketing period. The data describe completed transactions; they do not establish why sales declined or how much negotiating room a particular listing offers.
Figures represent the supplied Cincinnati MLS residential reporting area, rather than Cincinnati city limits alone. The mix of properties sold can affect the monthly average, and individual results vary.
What This Means for Buyers
The small change in average sale price offers a useful reference point, but your purchasing decision still depends on the property, financing and total ownership costs. Use recent comparable sales to assess an asking price rather than applying the regional average to an individual home.
A 29-day average does not mean every listing will remain available for a month. Prepare financing and review priorities early, while allowing enough time to understand disclosures, inspections and offer terms.
What This Means for Sellers
Average sale prices were close to last October’s level, while completed sales were lower and marketing time was slightly longer. These figures support a careful pricing and launch plan rather than an assumption that last year’s conditions remain unchanged.
Obtain a current pricing analysis that accounts for recent comparable sales, competing listings, condition and features. Monitor showing feedback and comparable activity after launch, and use that evidence when reviewing your strategy.
16-Month Market Trends
The following charts and table show Cincinnati-area housing activity from July 2025 through October 2026.
Cincinnati Average Sale Price
Source: Cincinnati MLS, July 2025–October 2026. Orange marks October 2026. Price axis begins at zero.
Cincinnati Homes Sold
Source: Cincinnati MLS, July 2025–October 2026. Orange marks October 2026.
Cincinnati Average Days on Market
Source: Cincinnati MLS, July 2025–October 2026. Orange marks October 2026.
| Month | Average Sale Price | Homes Sold | Average DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $373,492 | 1,607 | 29 days |
| September 2026 | $371,782 | 1,695 | 28 days |
| August 2026 | $391,085 | 1,903 | 24 days |
| July 2026 | $394,839 | 2,071 | 21 days |
| June 2026 | $392,874 | 2,172 | 21 days |
| May 2026 | $403,656 | 2,044 | 24 days |
| April 2026 | $376,267 | 1,766 | 29 days |
| March 2026 | $361,602 | 1,499 | 36 days |
| February 2026 | $337,860 | 1,246 | 37 days |
| January 2026 | $343,183 | 1,035 | 36 days |
| December 2025 | $358,784 | 1,639 | 31 days |
| November 2025 | $376,508 | 1,429 | 25 days |
| October 2025 | $369,828 | 1,779 | 26 days |
| September 2025 | $362,840 | 1,765 | 25 days |
| August 2025 | $370,819 | 1,836 | 23 days |
| July 2025 | $391,998 | 1,931 | 20 days |
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Cincinnati Housing Market FAQs
Are Cincinnati home prices rising?
The Cincinnati-area average sale price was $373,492 in October 2026, up 0.46% from September and 0.99% from October 2025. This measures the average price of homes sold, not the value change of every home.
How many homes sold in October?
The supplied Cincinnati MLS report recorded 1,607 residential sales in October 2026, down 5.19% month over month and 9.67% year over year.
How long did Cincinnati homes take to sell?
October’s sold homes averaged 29 days on market, compared with 28 days in September and 26 days in October 2025.
Does the decline in closings mean buyers have more negotiating power?
Not necessarily. Completed sales alone do not establish negotiating leverage. Review a property’s asking price, condition, time on market, competing listings and recent comparable sales.
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