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Agent Pronto analyzes transaction data, agent specialties, and client reviews to handpick the best agents in your area. Updated for April 2026. *
* Sales data is calculated based on transaction information available to Agent Pronto at the time of publishing and may not accurately reflect all transactions for a given agent.
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Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Dayton real estate market, updated for April 2026. *
Dayton home values have pulled back over the past year, with the typical home value down about 10.34% to $130,000. That contrasts with Montgomery County as a whole, where typical values are higher at $220,000 and up 7.32% year over year. In March 2026, list prices in Dayton were higher than values, with a median list price of $140,000, signaling some space between seller expectations and typical values.
In the latest month, buyers saw 382 homes on the market, which is down 11.57% from the prior month and nearly 14.92% lower than a year ago. Fewer options plus steady demand helped keep conditions tilted toward sellers, reflected in a seller's market gauge of 19 and a relatively lean 2.6 months of supply. Homes spent a median of 62 days on market, which is 77.14% longer than a year ago but slightly faster than the prior month, and about 28.53% of listings saw a price drop, suggesting some sellers are adjusting.
Activity stayed solid with 183 new listings and 203 pending sales, with pendings up 2.53% year over year even as new listings fell 18.67%. About 22.3% of homes sold above list, and the average sale-to-list ratio was 95.7%, so final prices often landed just under asking. Looking ahead to April 2026, typical values are projected to edge down to $128,050 while the median list price is expected to nudge up to $142,250 and inventory to ease to about 357, giving buyers and sellers clear signals on pricing and supply. Both buyers and sellers in Dayton can benefit from Agent Pronto’s help connecting with an agent who understands these shifting trends.
Market gauge is calculated based on the the number of active listings divided by home sales over the most recently available reporting period.
Dayton offers residents a vibrant, affordable community with thriving arts and culture, strong education and healthcare, and abundant outdoor and family-friendly opportunities.
Dayton stands out from nearby cities like Cincinnati and Columbus with its deep aviation legacy, tight knit neighborhoods, and accessible scale that still offers big city amenities. Known as the birthplace of flight, Dayton celebrates innovation through destinations like the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, one of the region’s most visited attractions.
Life here revolves around community spaces and local traditions. Downtown has seen renewed energy with arts venues such as the Schuster Center and independent eateries along the Oregon District. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the expansive Five Rivers MetroParks, including RiverScape MetroPark along the Great Miami River and nearby Eastwood MetroPark, which offer trails, paddling, and year round programs.
Neighborhoods range from historic districts near Dayton View Historic District to more suburban options closer to Kettering and Beavercreek. Families value access to institutions like the Dayton Metro Library system and local schools, along with events at Wright State University and the University of Dayton.
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