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 April 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

$139,900

$93/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since April 2023

+$7,306(+5.5%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lorain have sold for 5.5% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lorain was $139,900 in April 2024, up 5.5% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $93.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSApr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
1 $76K$72.9K
-4.0%
2 $96.9K$115K
+18.6%
3 $133.8K$141.7K
+5.9%
4 $155.4K$139.9K
-10.0%
5+ $132K$137.5K
+4.2%

Summary: Lorain housing prices by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 18.6%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 5.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 10%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Sheffield Township
+16.0%
Amherst
+10.4%
Amherst Township
+9.5%
Lorain
+5.5%

Housing Supply in Lorain, OH

How many homes are available in Lorain, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
268266-0.7%

Summary: The Lorain real estate market had 266 homes for sale in April 2024, a 0.7% decrease compared to March 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSMar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 3640
+11.1%
3 156155
-0.6%
4 5654
-3.6%
5+ 1814
-22.2%

Summary: The Lorain housing inventory by bedroom type for April 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.6%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 22.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Mar 2024Apr 2024CHANGE
7487+17.6%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

38 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

8 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

41 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. 47.1% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 87 homes were sold or pending in Lorain in April 2024, up by 17.6% month-over-month. Of the 87 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 9% were sold at asking, and 47% 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

Apr 2023Apr 2024CHANGE
47 Days48 Days+1.3%

Summary: Homes in Lorain had an average of 48 days on market in Apr 2024, up by 1.3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

45 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

29 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

13 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 April 2024, 87 homes were sold in Lorain; 52% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 15% 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 18 Days Ago

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