Is Lorain, OH a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lorain is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since March 2023

Since last year, Lorain has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lorain is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lorain, OH

How much do homes in Lorain, OH cost?

Median Sold Price

$139,433

$92/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since March 2023

+$9,320(+7.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lorain have sold for 7.2% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lorain was $139,433 in March 2024, up 7.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $92.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
1 $76K$63.9K
-15.9%
2 $97K$115K
+18.6%
3 $133K$141.9K
+6.7%
4 $155K$140K
-9.7%
5+ $130K$137K
+5.4%

Summary: Lorain housing prices by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 9.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 5.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Amherst
+10.5%
Amherst Township
+9.8%
Lorain
+7.2%
Sheffield
-2.5%

Housing Supply in Lorain, OH

How many homes are available in Lorain, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
243263+8.2%

Summary: The Lorain real estate market had 263 homes for sale in March 2024, a 8.2% increase compared to February 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSFeb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
1 21
-50.0%
2 3336
+9.1%
3 145150
+3.4%
4 4960
+22.4%
5+ 1416
+14.3%

Summary: The Lorain housing inventory by bedroom type for March 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.1%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 22.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 14.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Feb 2024Mar 2024CHANGE
4666+43.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

24 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

26 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lorain, you could pay more than the asking price. 39.4% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 66 homes were sold or pending in Lorain in March 2024, up by 43.5% month-over-month. Of the 66 sold homes, 36% were sold under asking, 24% were sold at asking, and 39% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lorain, OH

How long does it take to sell a home in Lorain, OH?

Average Sale Time

Mar 2023Mar 2024CHANGE
41 Days40 Days-1.4%

Summary: Homes in Lorain had an average of 40 days on market in Mar 2024, down by 1.4% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

38 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

17 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

11 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lorain are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During March 2024, 66 homes were sold in Lorain; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 26% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 17% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 25 Days Ago

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