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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lorain County is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Lorain County, OH

How much do homes in Lorain County, OH cost?

Median Sold Price

$233,603

$137/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

+$19,570(+9.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lorain County have sold for 9.1% more than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lorain County was $233,603 in November 2024, up 9.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $137.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $76K$90K
+18.4%
2 $175K$183.6K
+4.9%
3 $193.8K$210.2K
+8.5%
4 $311.7K$327.1K
+5.0%
5+ $321.5K$335K
+4.2%

Summary: Lorain County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 18.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 4.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 8.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 4.2%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Erie County
+18.4%
Lorain County
+9.1%
Medina County
+6.5%
Cuyahoga County
+5.8%

Housing Supply in Lorain County, OH

How many homes are available in Lorain County, OH?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1,062971-8.6%

Summary: The Lorain County real estate market had 971 homes for sale in November 2024, a 8.6% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 23
+50.0%
2 151144
-4.6%
3 543472
-13.1%
4 302287
-5.0%
5+ 6465
+1.6%

Summary: The Lorain County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 50%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 13.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 1.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
295267-9.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

108 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

40 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

119 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lorain County, you could pay more than the asking price. 44.6% of homes here sold above asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 267 homes were sold or pending in Lorain County in November 2024, down by 9.5% month-over-month. Of the 267 sold homes, 40% were sold under asking, 15% were sold at asking, and 45% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lorain County, OH

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
33 Days33 Days-2.7%

Summary: Homes in Lorain County had an average of 33 days on market in Nov 2024, down by 2.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

165 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

80 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

22 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 267 homes were sold in Lorain County; 62% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% 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 21 Days Ago

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