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West Chester, OH Housing Market
The typical home in West Chester, OH is worth $423,539, rose 1.8% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $471,501, +16.4% year over year (through May 2026). With 1.9 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 41 days, West Chester is a strong seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $423,539 home is about $2,261/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for West Chester, OH
Typical home value
$423,539
+1.8% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Typical asking rent
$1,860/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$471,501
+16.4% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
41
Average pace
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
154
1.9 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Sale-to-list ratio
100.6%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is West Chester a buyer's or seller's market?
West Chester, OH is a strong seller's market, based on 1.9 months of supply and homes selling in about 41 days. Under 2 months of supply is a severe shortage: expect competition on almost anything priced correctly, and little room to negotiate below asking.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the West Chester housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for West Chester, OH. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $471,501 |
| Median list price | $439,900 |
| Year-over-year price change | +16.4% |
| Median price per sq ft | $187/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 41 days |
| Active inventory | 154 listings |
| Months of supply | 1.9 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 100.6% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 81 |
| New listings (that month) | 77 |
| Listings with a price cut | 21.4% |
| Market condition | Strong seller's market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for West Chester is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in West Chester is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have West Chester home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in West Chester, OH rose 14.3%, from $412,500 to $471,501. The live Zillow value series has rose 1.8% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. 21.4% of West Chester listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a modest share, which is what a market looks like when sellers are pricing close to where homes actually clear. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 1.9 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 100.6%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in West Chester?
Priced off the typical home value of $423,539 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $84,708 | $338,831 | $2,261/mo |
| 5% | $21,177 | $402,362 | $2,685/mo |
Zillow, August 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $2,261, that implies roughly $96,903 a year before you add taxes and insurance. We do not hold a Census income figure for West Chester, so we cannot compare that threshold to local earnings.
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Buying in West Chester in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in West Chester?
Typical asking rent in West Chester, OH is $1,860/mo, against a typical home value of $423,539. That is a price-to-rent ratio of 19.0x, which means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Compared head to head, 20% down puts principal and interest at $2,261 a month — $401 more than renting before taxes and insurance, so the ownership case here rests on equity and appreciation rather than monthly cash flow.
Zillow, August 2026 for both value and rent
Add your own down payment, tax rate and time horizon in the rent vs. buy calculator.
Is inventory rising or falling in West Chester?
Active listings in West Chester, OH went from 139 in May 2025 to 154 in May 2026, a +10.8% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| June 2025 | 132 | 69 |
| July 2025 | 134 | 82 |
| August 2025 | 124 | 66 |
| September 2025 | 119 | 65 |
| October 2025 | 138 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 126 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 107 | 34 |
| January 2026 | 118 | 47 |
| February 2026 | 124 | 52 |
| March 2026 | 156 | 93 |
| April 2026 | 165 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 154 | 77 |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does West Chester compare to Ohio and the U.S.?
West Chester homes sell for $471,501 — 67% above the Ohio median of $282,600. Against the national median of $410,700, West Chester runs 15% higher. Year-over-year, West Chester moved +16.4% against Ohio's +5.4% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Chester, OH | $471,501 | +16.4% | 41 days |
| Ohio statewide | $282,600 | +5.4% | 36 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in West Chester
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 1.9. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 21.4%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $424 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $423,539 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median West Chester listing goes under contract in 41 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 100.6% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- In the last published month West Chester added 77 new listings against 81 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Your equity moved +1.8% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside West Chester varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in West Chester
There are currently 154 homes listed for sale in West Chester, Ohio. The median listing price is $440K.
Active listings
154
Homes on market
Median list price
$440K
Avg. days on market
41
Days until sale
New this week
77
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in West Chester by property type?
How the West Chester, OH market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $517,200 | $193/sq ft | 60 | 39 days |
| Condo / co-op | $203,500 | $183/sq ft | 18 | 51 days |
| Townhouse | $200,000 | $165/sq ft | 3 | 43 days |
Which public schools serve West Chester?
10 schools tracked · 7,990 students
The largest public schools serving West Chester, OH by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Lakota West High School
Grades 9-12 · 2,845 students
Creekside Early Childhood School
Grades K-2 · 762 students
Hopewell Early Childhood School
Grades K-2 · 744 students
Freedom Elementary School
Grades 3-6 · 713 students
Adena Elementary School
Grades 3-6 · 697 students
Lakota Ridge Junior School
Grades 7-8 · 685 students
Union Elementary School
Grades 3-6 · 657 students
Hopewell Junior School
Grades 7-8 · 470 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near West Chester, OH?
Ordered by distance from West Chester, not by size. Compare West Chester side by side with any of them.
West Chester housing market FAQ
Is West Chester a buyer's or seller's market?
West Chester, OH is currently a strong seller's market. That read comes from 1.9 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 41 days, and sellers getting 100.6% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in West Chester?
The typical home in West Chester, OH is worth $423,539 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $471,501, about $187 per square foot.
Is West Chester cheaper than the rest of Ohio?
West Chester's median sale price of $471,501 is 67% higher than the Ohio statewide median of $282,600, and 15% above the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in West Chester?
Homes in West Chester, OH spent a median of 41 days on market before going under contract, versus 36 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in West Chester?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $423,539 home is about $2,261 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $96,903 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance.
Are home prices rising in West Chester?
The typical home value in West Chester, OH rose 1.8% over the last 12 months, from $416,211 to $423,539 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in West Chester?
West Chester ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in West Chester?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: West Chester, OH is a strong seller's market with 1.9 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%, and the price-to-rent ratio of 19.0x means buying and renting land close enough together that the decision turns on how long you stay and your down payment. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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