June 2025 Central Ohio Housing Report from Columbus REALTORS®
Central Ohio experienced growth in multiple categories in the month of June.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 23, 2025)— The housing market in central Ohio enjoyed a strong month of June. According to statistics from the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service, the region experienced growth in closed sales, inventory, and listing activity, despite homes spending slightly more time on the market.
The number of closed sales in June increased to 2,951, a rise of 11.1% from the same period in June 2024 (2,656 sales). This summer boost contributed to the year-to-date total reaching 13,813 closings, which is 0.7% higher than last year’s pace.
The expanding housing inventory trend continued in June. The total number of homes for sale reached 5,188, up from 3,905 in June 2024, representing a 32.9% increase year-over-year. The last time central Ohio had more inventory was September 2019, when 5,277 homes were on the market.
“Seeing an 11% jump in sales compared to last June is an encouraging sign,” said Buffie Patterson, President of Columbus REALTORS®. “It shows that buyers are returning to the market with greater confidence, and with inventory on the rise, I think we are setting the stage for a strong and active summer selling season.”
The median sales price for homes in June 2025 rose to $350,000, up 4.5% from $334,900 a year ago. Year-to-date, the median sales price has increased by 2.8%, reaching $325,000, compared to $316,000 in June 2024. Homes also took slightly longer to sell in June, with the median days on market increasing from 22 to 25 days, a 13.6% uptick.
Mortgage rates on a 30-year fixed-rate loan hovered around 7%. This month, the National Association of REALTORS® launched a newmarket statistics dashboardhighlighting the top 200 metros in the U.S. One category examines the effect of lower mortgage rates on home sales.
According to NAR research, if mortgage rates in Columbus, Ohio, dropped from 7% to 6%, 41,431 more households could afford the median-priced home. NAR’s statistics indicate that approximately 10% of these potential buyers would actually purchase a home, which means that around 4,143 additional home sales could occur within the next 12-18 months, given a 1% decrease in mortgage rates.
“This data is so important to consumers and REALTORS® alike,” said Patterson. We can’t control whether rates drop or rise, but understanding the direct impact on the market if they do come down is extremely valuable.”
The Columbus & Central Ohio Regional Multiple Listing Service (MLS) serves all of Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Fayette, Hocking, Licking, Madison, Marion, Morrow, Perry, Pickaway, and Union Counties and parts of Athens, Champaign, Clark, Clinton, Knox, Logan, Muskingum, and Ross counties.
For media inquiries, please contactCraig Hicks, Senior Director of Communication & Engagement at Columbus REALTORS®.
