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 November 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

$146,800

$101/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$9,850(+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 $146,800 in November 2024, up 7.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $101.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $74.4K$83K
+11.5%
2 $111.5K$127.5K
+14.3%
3 $140K$149.2K
+6.6%
4 $150K$150K
0.0%
5+ $135K$160K
+18.5%

Summary: Lorain housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 14.3%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.6%, 4 bedroom homes did not change, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 18.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lorain
+7.2%
Sheffield
+3.6%
Amherst
+2.1%
Amherst Township
+1.5%

Housing Supply in Lorain, OH

How many homes are available in Lorain, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
268277+3.4%

Summary: The Lorain real estate market had 277 homes for sale in November 2024, a 3.4% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 4646
0.0%
3 148154
+4.1%
4 5862
+6.9%
5+ 1514
-6.7%

Summary: The Lorain housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes remained the same, 3 bedroom homes increased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.7%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
6073+21.7%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

27 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

33 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. 45.2% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 73 homes were sold or pending in Lorain in November 2024, up by 21.7% month-over-month. Of the 73 sold homes, 37% were sold under asking, 18% were sold at asking, and 45% 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

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
28 Days39 Days+39.2%

Summary: Homes in Lorain had an average of 39 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 39.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

42 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

24 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

7 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 November 2024, 73 homes were sold in Lorain; 58% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 10% 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 2 Days Ago

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