Latest Update: September 2026 (August Stats)
Key Metrics
| Metric | August 2026 | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $315,952 | -1.54% | +4.42% |
| Homes Sold | 1,456 | -5.64% | -0.88% |
| Average Days on Market | 43 days | 6 days slower | 3 days slower |
What's Happening in the Dayton Market?
Dayton’s average sale price declined from $320,878 in July to $315,952 in August 2026. That represents a month-over-month decrease of 1.54%. However, the August average remained 4.42% above the $302,571 recorded in August 2025.
Sales activity also decreased during the month. A total of 1,456 homes sold in August, compared with 1,543 in July—a 5.64% decline. Compared with August 2025, when 1,469 homes sold, activity was 0.88% lower.
Homes took longer to sell in August. Average days on market increased from 37 days in July to 43 days in August. That was six days slower month over month and three days slower than the 40-day average recorded in August 2025.
Overall, the August figures show lower monthly prices and sales activity alongside longer market times. The year-over-year comparison provides broader context: average sale prices remained higher than one year earlier, while the number of sales was nearly even with August 2025.
Market-wide averages describe overall activity and do not represent the expected price or selling time for every property. Results can vary based on location, condition, price range and individual property characteristics.
What This Means for Buyers
With homes averaging 43 days on market in August, Dayton buyers generally had more time than they did in July. That may provide additional opportunity to compare properties, review disclosures and consider offer terms before making a decision.
However, individual homes can move faster or slower than the market-wide average. Buyers should establish their priorities and prepare their financing before beginning the search so they are ready when they find an appropriate property.
The average sale price remained 4.42% higher than it was in August 2025. Buyers should evaluate individual properties and recent comparable sales rather than assuming that the broader Dayton average reflects the value of every home or neighborhood.
What This Means for Sellers
Dayton’s average sale price remained higher than it was one year earlier, but the August results also show that homes took longer to sell while monthly sales activity declined.
These conditions reinforce the importance of establishing a competitive initial list price. Sellers should review recent comparable sales and obtain a current comparative market analysis, or pricing analysis, based on the property’s location, condition, price range and features.
Preparing the property before it reaches the market and presenting it effectively can also help it compete for buyer attention. The 43-day market-wide average can provide general timing context, but it should not be treated as a guaranteed selling timeline for an individual home.
16-Month Market Trends
The charts below show how average sale price, homes sold and average days on market changed in the Dayton housing market from May 2025 through August 2026.
Source: Dayton MLS, May 2025–August 2026.
Source: Dayton MLS, May 2025–August 2026.
Source: Dayton MLS, May 2025–August 2026.
| Month | Average Sale Price | Homes Sold | Average DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2026 | $315,952 | 1,456 | 43 days |
| July 2026 | $320,878 | 1,543 | 37 days |
| June 2026 | $321,302 | 1,553 | 38 days |
| May 2026 | $305,862 | 1,597 | 42 days |
| April 2026 | $305,922 | 1,335 | 48 days |
| March 2026 | $292,934 | 1,252 | 57 days |
| February 2026 | $278,575 | 1,101 | 57 days |
| January 2026 | $273,078 | 856 | 53 days |
| December 2025 | $291,741 | 1,260 | 58 days |
| November 2025 | $294,955 | 1,139 | 47 days |
| October 2025 | $285,949 | 1,415 | 47 days |
| September 2025 | $288,822 | 1,452 | 44 days |
| August 2025 | $302,571 | 1,469 | 40 days |
| July 2025 | $305,084 | 1,533 | 38 days |
| June 2025 | $320,777 | 1,538 | 39 days |
| May 2025 | $297,645 | 1,462 | 45 days |
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