Latest Update: August 2026 (July Stats)
Key Metrics
| Metric | July 2026 | Month-over-Month Change | Year-over-Year Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Sale Price | $320,878 | -0.13% | +5.18% |
| Homes Sold | 1,543 | -0.64% | +0.65% |
| Average Days on Market | 37 days | 1 day faster | 1 day faster |
What's Happening in the Dayton Market?
The Dayton housing market remained remarkably steady in July 2026. The average sale price was $320,878, virtually unchanged from June’s average of $321,302.
Sales activity was similarly consistent. A total of 1,543 homes sold during July, compared with 1,553 in June—a difference of less than 1%. Homes also sold slightly faster, with average days on market declining from 38 to 37 days.
Compared with July 2025, Dayton’s average sale price increased 5.18%, while the number of homes sold rose slightly. This combination suggests that buyer demand has remained resilient without producing a significant month-to-month increase in prices.
What This Means for Buyers
Dayton buyers continue to encounter competition for well-priced homes, particularly those in desirable locations or with updated features. However, stable monthly pricing may provide a more predictable environment than a rapidly appreciating market.
Buyers should be prepared with financing, understand recent comparable sales, and work with a local real estate professional when evaluating price and offer terms.
What This Means for Sellers
For sellers, the combination of higher year-over-year prices and a 37-day average market time remains encouraging. Homes that are priced appropriately and presented well can still attract serious buyer interest.
Accurate pricing remains important. The relatively flat month-to-month average indicates that sellers should rely on current neighborhood-level data rather than assuming that every property has appreciated at the broader market rate.
16-Month Market Trends
The charts below show how average sale price, homes sold, and average days on market have changed in the Dayton housing market from April 2025 through July 2026.
Dayton Average Sale Price: 16-Month Trend
Source: Dayton MLS, April 2025–July 2026.
Dayton Homes Sold: 16-Month Trend
Source: Dayton MLS, April 2025–July 2026.
Dayton Average Days on Market: 16-Month Trend
Source: Dayton MLS, April 2025–July 2026.
| Month | Average Sale Price | Homes Sold | Average DOM |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $276,451 | 1,335 | 64 days |
| May 2025 | $297,645 | 1,462 | 45 days |
| June 2025 | $320,777 | 1,538 | 39 days |
| July 2025 | $305,084 | 1,533 | 38 days |
| August 2025 | $302,571 | 1,469 | 40 days |
| September 2025 | $288,822 | 1,452 | 44 days |
| October 2025 | $285,949 | 1,415 | 47 days |
| November 2025 | $294,955 | 1,139 | 47 days |
| December 2025 | $291,741 | 1,260 | 58 days |
| January 2026 | $273,078 | 856 | 53 days |
| February 2026 | $278,575 | 1,101 | 57 days |
| March 2026 | $292,934 | 1,252 | 57 days |
| April 2026 | $305,922 | 1,335 | 48 days |
| May 2026 | $305,862 | 1,597 | 42 days |
| June 2026 | $321,302 | 1,553 | 38 days |
| July 2026 | $320,878 | 1,543 | 37 days |
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