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 December 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

$147,666

$101/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$9,500(+6.9%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lorain have sold for 6.9% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lorain was $147,666 in December 2024, up 6.9% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $101.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $74K$77.5K
+4.7%
2 $114.9K$125.5K
+9.2%
3 $140.5K$150K
+6.7%
4 $150K$153K
+2.0%
5+ $134K$160K
+19.4%

Summary: Lorain housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.2%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 6.7%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 19.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Lorain
+6.9%
Amherst Township
+2.7%
Amherst
+1.0%
Sheffield
-2.8%

Housing Supply in Lorain, OH

How many homes are available in Lorain, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
277235-15.2%

Summary: The Lorain real estate market had 235 homes for sale in December 2024, a 15.2% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 11
0.0%
2 4743
-8.5%
3 151127
-15.9%
4 6351
-19.0%
5+ 1513
-13.3%

Summary: The Lorain housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes remained the same, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 8.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 15.9%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 19%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 13.3%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
7762-19.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

27 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

24 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lorain, you may be able to get a good deal. 43.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 62 homes were sold or pending in Lorain in December 2024, down by 19.5% month-over-month. Of the 62 sold homes, 44% were sold under asking, 18% 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

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
38 Days42 Days+9.0%

Summary: Homes in Lorain had an average of 42 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

30 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

27 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

5 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 December 2024, 62 homes were sold in Lorain; 48% of homes were sold within 30 days, 44% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 8% 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 4 Days Ago

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