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Wilmington & Clinton County Market Watch

Data as of mid-2026, sourced below. Figures center on Wilmington and Clinton County.

This is the current housing market for the Wilmington, Ohio area, the center of a 50-mile radius. Because that radius spans several counties and local markets, these figures use Wilmington and Clinton County as the best available reference point. Data varies by neighborhood and street, so check current listings for exact numbers.

The numbers

Where the local market stands.

Each figure below is dated and drawn from the public market reports listed in Sources. Wilmington and Clinton County are the reference point for the wider 50-mile area centered on town, and conditions vary by neighborhood.

$236,000

Median sale price, Clinton County

About $236,000 over the three months ending May 2026, down roughly 9% year over year. The Wilmington ZIP 45177 median is about $265,000.

Source: Redfin

$240,000

Median sale price, Wilmington

About $240,000, down roughly 7% from a year earlier.

Source: Redfin

40 to 50 days

Median days on market

Around 40 days per Realtor.com and around 50 per Redfin across the Wilmington area, up from a year ago.

Source: Realtor.com & Redfin

100 to 115

Active listings in Wilmington

Roughly 100 to 115 active listings as of mid-2026, up from a year earlier.

Source: Public market reports

About 97%

Sale-to-list ratio, Clinton County

Most homes sell close to, but slightly under, the asking price.

Source: Public market reports

About 55

Closed sales, Clinton County

About 55 homes sold in Clinton County in May 2026.

Source: Public market reports

About 3 months of housing supply in Ohio

That puts Ohio at a balanced market nationally, per Fred/Redfin state data. The market is no longer the fast-moving, low-inventory picture it was in 2024-2025.

Market verdict

Balanced market, shifting from the seller's market of 2024-2025.

Prices have eased year over year, homes are taking a bit longer to sell, and inventory has grown, giving buyers more room and sellers a more realistic pricing environment.

Three shifts at a glance

  • Prices eased

    Median sale prices are down from a year earlier.

  • Homes take a bit longer

    Median days on market are up from a year ago.

  • Inventory grew

    More active listings than a year earlier.

What it means for you

Two ways to read these numbers.

What it means for buyers

  • More homes to choose from

  • Less bidding pressure

  • More room to negotiate on price and terms

  • The chance to take time and compare rather than rush

Getting pre-approved and moving quickly on well-priced homes still matters.

What it means for sellers

  • Pricing competitively from day one matters more than it did in 2024-2025

  • Homes priced in line with recent sales are still moving

  • Overpriced homes tend to sit longer and often need price reductions

Good marketing, strong photos and pricing strategy make the difference.

Sources

Where the numbers come from.

Figures are drawn from public market reports as of mid-2026 and should be verified for current numbers. For today's numbers for your neighborhood, just ask.

  1. 01

    Redfin Wilmington housing market

  2. 02

    Redfin Clinton County housing market

  3. 03

    Realtor.com market trends

  4. 04

    Local Clinton County housing index

Your market, your move

The numbers are one thing. Your home is another.

Every neighborhood is different, and the right next step depends on your situation. A quick conversation sorts out what these trends mean for you, with no pressure and no jargon.

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LeaAnn Taylor, Realtor · Salesperson, Ohio License No. 2017005533 · Glasshouse Realty, 117 N. South Street, Wilmington, OH 45177