Glasshouse Housing Index
Monthly Market Intelligence Reports
Professional-grade, data-driven housing market reports for Ohio's major metro areas. Each report is updated monthly and compiled from MLS aggregates, Redfin, Realtor.com, and Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED).
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Click a city below to access the full monthly Housing Index report, including detailed metrics, trend analysis, and practical takeaways for buyers and sellers.
Dayton
Southwest Ohio's Steady Climber
The Dayton metro median sale price reached $271,500 in September 2026 (Dayton REALTORS), up 7.8% year over year, with 1,261 closed sales in September and tight inventory keeping it one of the most affordable, active markets in Southwest Ohio.
Median Price
$271,500
YoY Change
+7.8%
Days on Market
31 days
Cincinnati
The Queen City's Competitive Market
Cincinnati's metro median sold price was $315,000 in the REALTOR Alliance of Greater Cincinnati September 2026 release (down 3.3% year over year; year-to-date median $307,000, up 4.2%), with 1,562 closed sales, 3,691 active listings, steady in-migration and a thriving economy spanning healthcare, consumer goods, and tech.
Median Price
$315,000
YoY Change
-3.3%
Days on Market
13 days
Cleveland
America's Most Affordable Major Market
Cleveland's September 2026 metro typical home value was $279,000 (Zillow, Cleveland-Elyria), up 4.3% year over year, with a median sale price of $273,000 on 2,260 sales in August 2026 (Homes.com metro report), steady appreciation, and strong investment potential.
Median Price
$279,000
YoY Change
+4.3%
Days on Market
46 days
How the Index is Built
The Glasshouse Housing Index is compiled from multiple publicly available data sources to provide the most accurate and comprehensive view of Ohio's housing markets.
We aggregate data from local MLS systems, Redfin's Data Center, Realtor.com, and the Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED) database maintained by the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis. Each report cross-references multiple sources to ensure reliability.
Reports are updated monthly, typically within the first two weeks of the month. Data reflects the most recent complete reporting period — usually the previous month or quarter, depending on the data source's publication schedule.
Key FRED Data Series Referenced
- MEDLISPRI19430 Median Listing Price — Dayton, OH
- MEDLISPRI17140 Median Listing Price — Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- MEDLISPRI17460 Median Listing Price — Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- ACTLISCOU17140 Active Listing Count — Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN
- ACTLISCOU17460 Active Listing Count — Cleveland-Elyria, OH
- MEDAONMAYYMSA17460 Median Days on Market — Cleveland-Elyria, OH
FRED data series are sourced from Realtor.com and the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.
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