Youngstown, OH Housing Market Update (Feb. 27, 2026)
Youngstown, OH – February 27, 2026 – January data pointed to year-over-year price gains, quicker turnover, and a fresh YNDC push to add single-family homes on scattered lots.
Youngstown, OH real estate activity remained steady, with modest price gains and signs that well-prepared buyers can still find leverage depending on the property and pricing.
Key numbers (January 2026)
- Median sale price: about $111K (+7.8% year over year).
- Average days on market: about 53, faster than last year.
- Closed sales: about 48 homes (up from 40 a year earlier).
Market snapshot
Redfin describes conditions as “somewhat competitive,” with homes typically selling below list price on average—an important detail for buyers weighing whether to start with a firm offer or leave room for negotiation.
Zillow’s home-value index places typical values around $66.6K (+5.4% over the past year). Zillow also reported about 195 homes listed for sale as of Jan. 31, including 55 new listings, keeping inventory active for shoppers tracking fresh options.
Development watch
In January, YNDC issued a request for design-build proposals to construct roughly 25–30 single-family homes on scattered vacant lots across the city and Mahoning County over an eight-month window. If built on schedule, the effort could add incremental for-sale supply across multiple neighborhoods rather than concentrating it in one subdivision.
What’s for sale
- Entry-level single-family options are advertised around $50K–$65K.
- Move-in-ready and larger homes commonly appear around $140K–$185K, with occasional new-construction listings near $160K.
Are buyers negotiating more, or are well-priced homes still moving first?