STAR Housing Stats | January 2026

The STAR January Housing STATS are now available for you to review and/or share. The images below represent a Single-Family & Town Home Listing Analysis of Stark, Trumbull, & Carroll Counties.

According to the November Monthly Indicator Report published by MLS Now, February 17, 2026.

"U.S. existing-home sales climbed 5.1% month-over-month and 1.4% yearover-year to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.35 million units, the strongest pace in nearly three years, according to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). Lower mortgage rates and slower home price growth helped spur buyer activity, and sales increased month-over-month in every region. On an annual basis, sales rose in the South, held steady in the West and Midwest, and declined in the Northeast.

New Listings decreased 1.7 percent for Single Family homes and 22.9 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes. Pending Sales decreased 27.7 percent for Single Family homes and 27.8 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes. Inventory increased 14.6 percent for Single Family homes but decreased 8.2 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes.

Median Sales Price increased 4.7 percent to $199,900 for Single Family homes and 13.2 percent to $210,000 for Townhouse/Condo homes. Days on Market increased 8.9 percent for Single Family homes but decreased 55.0 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes. Months Supply of Inventory increased 11.8 percent for Single Family homes but decreased 12.5 percent for Townhouse/Condo homes.

Nationally, there were 1.18 million homes for sale heading into January, an 18.1% decline from the previous month but 3.5% higher compared to the same period last year, representing a 3.3-month supply at the current sales pace, according to NAR. Meanwhile, the median existing-home price rose 0.4% from a year ago to $405,400, reflecting a continued moderation in national price growth." CLICK HERE to download the complete Monthly Indicator Report

Quick Facts

Residential activity in Carroll, Stark, and Trumbull counties combined composed of single family and townhouse/condo properties. Percent changes are calculated using rounded figures. Comparison January 2025 vs. January 2026.