2026 data covering all 50 states, top cities, historical trends, and what drives selling speed
How long does it take to sell a home in your state? The average days on the market varies dramatically depending on where you live, what time of year you list, and the current state of the real estate market. In some states, homes for sale spend fewer than 25 days on the market. In others, the median number of days a home spends on the market exceeds 75.
Understanding days on market helps both buyers and sellers make smarter decisions. Sellers can set a realistic listing price and timeline. Buyers can gauge how quickly they need to move in competitive areas. Below, we break down the average days on market by state using data from Redfin, FRED, the Census Bureau, and the National Association of REALTORS®.
In the slowest-selling states, it takes the longest to sell a home because surplus inventory gives buyers more choices. In fast-moving markets, tight supply means homes sit on the market for less than a month. Housing market trends over the past five years show selling times increasing steadily from the 2021 pandemic-era lows.
Days on market (DOM) measures the number of days between when a home is listed for sale and when it goes under contract with a buyer. It is one of the most important indicators of local market conditions. A low DOM signals strong demand and a seller's market. A high DOM signals weaker demand and a buyer's market.
More specifically, DOM tracks the median number of days property listings spend on the market in a given area. The number of days property listings spend before going under contract depends on local conditions in each U.S. state and metro area.
DOM does not include the closing period, which typically adds 30 to 45 days after a buyer and seller reach agreement. The total time from listing to close is often called "cumulative days on market" or CDOM. In an expensive market like San Jose or New York, homes on the market may sell in days despite high prices because of buyer demand. Historical data shows the metric is most useful when compared within the same market over time.
Ranked from slowest to fastest selling across all 50 states. In most metro areas, the number of days homes spend on the market before going under contract varies significantly compared to the national average. Local real estate markets with high demand see properties move quickly, while oversupplied areas see homes stay on the market longer. Data reflects 2024 annual median from Redfin and Clever Real Estate research. Grand Rapids, MI led all cities at just 13 days, showcasing how real estate brokerage activity and buyer competition shape local outcomes.
| Rank | State | Median DOM | Supply (Months) | Median Price | Sales Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | National Average | 40 | 2.8 | $428,000 | +1.07% |
| 1 | Hawaii | 80 days | 5.6 | $771,000 | -0.58% |
| 2 | Montana | 78 days | 5.2 | $521,000 | +3.67% |
| 3 | Louisiana | 69 days | 3.9 | $245,000 | -2.46% |
| 4 | South Carolina | 68 days | 3.9 | $378,000 | +1.18% |
| 5 | South Dakota | 65 days | 3.9 | $320,000 | +5.46% |
| 6 | Florida | 61 days | 5.2 | $412,000 | -4.00% |
| 7 | North Dakota | 58 days | 3.2 | $279,000 | +5.79% |
| 8 | Tennessee | 58 days | 3.8 | $385,000 | +0.96% |
| 9 | Alabama | 55 days | 3.7 | $279,000 | +1.70% |
| 10 | Arizona | 55 days | 3.6 | $446,000 | +0.56% |
| 11 | West Virginia | 55 days | 3.1 | $251,000 | +11.54% |
| 12 | Texas | 53 days | 4.2 | $347,000 | +0.58% |
| 13 | Vermont | 52 days | 3.5 | $407,000 | +3.94% |
| 14 | Wyoming | 50 days | 3.6 | $425,000 | +5.90% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 49 days | 4 | $353,000 | -0.72% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 49 days | 2.6 | $312,000 | +4.86% |
| 17 | Idaho | 48 days | 3.1 | $478,000 | +3.16% |
| 18 | Illinois | 48 days | 2.6 | $290,000 | -1.00% |
| 19 | Arkansas | 46 days | 3.4 | $255,000 | +3.94% |
| 20 | Mississippi | 46 days | 3.9 | $253,000 | +1.29% |
| 21 | Nevada | 46 days | 3 | $457,000 | +5.13% |
| 22 | Georgia | 45 days | 3.5 | $373,000 | -1.78% |
| 23 | Utah | 45 days | 3.3 | $547,000 | +8.00% |
| 24 | North Carolina | 43 days | 3 | $376,000 | -0.14% |
| 25 | Kentucky | 41 days | 2.8 | $261,000 | +2.68% |
| 26 | Colorado | 39 days | 3.5 | $608,000 | +1.31% |
| 27 | New York | 39 days | 3.2 | $537,000 | -1.61% |
| 28 | Oklahoma | 39 days | 3.4 | $244,000 | +0.96% |
| 29 | Maine | 38 days | 2.7 | $403,000 | +4.56% |
| 30 | Oregon | 38 days | 3.1 | $507,000 | +4.53% |
| 31 | Connecticut | 37 days | 2.1 | $424,000 | -1.96% |
| 32 | Iowa | 37 days | 2.7 | $235,000 | +1.91% |
| 33 | New Hampshire | 37 days | 2.2 | $485,000 | +4.22% |
| 34 | New Jersey | 37 days | 2.4 | $525,000 | -1.06% |
| 35 | Ohio | 37 days | 2.2 | $246,000 | +0.88% |
| 36 | California | 34 days | 2.7 | $820,000 | +5.46% |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | 33 days | 2.4 | $291,000 | +1.16% |
| 38 | Minnesota | 32 days | 2.3 | $349,000 | +2.03% |
| 39 | Missouri | 31 days | 1.9 | $262,000 | +2.24% |
| 40 | Maryland | 30 days | 2 | $429,000 | +1.96% |
| 41 | Delaware | 29 days | 2 | $350,000 | -0.25% |
| 42 | Michigan | 29 days | 2.2 | $259,000 | -1.02% |
| 43 | Virginia | 29 days | 1.9 | $446,000 | +3.00% |
| 44 | Indiana | 28 days | 2.1 | $258,000 | +2.25% |
| 45 | Rhode Island | 28 days | 1.8 | $492,000 | +3.81% |
| 46 | Kansas | 27 days | 1.5 | $275,000 | -2.22% |
| 47 | Alaska | 26 days | 2.4 | $380,000 | +1.07% |
| 48 | Washington | 25 days | 2.1 | $636,000 | +5.96% |
| 49 | Nebraska | 24 days | 2 | $289,000 | +2.65% |
| 50 | Massachusetts | 22 days | 1.9 | $629,000 | +2.57% |
Sources: Clever Real Estate analysis of Redfin, Realtor.com, and Census data (2024). National average from NAR Existing Home Sales.
All 10 states below have housing inventory above the national median of 2.8 months. In each U.S. state on this list, the typical home sits for a median of 63 days, compared to 40 days nationwide. In several of these states, demand for homes has weakened due to affordability concerns, climate risks, or outmigration. Data from Zillow and Redfin confirms that the median days on the market in these areas has risen steadily since 2022.
Hawaii has the most housing inventory of any state at 5.6 months of supply. The median home costs $771,000, nearly double the national median. Despite being a dream destination, many Americans are hesitant to buy permanently. Home sales dropped 0.58% from 2023 to 2024. Limited buyer demand at these price points keeps homes sitting for months.
Montana carries 5.2 months of housing supply, the second highest in the nation. Median home prices sit at $521,000, about 22% above the national median. Local incomes fall below the national median, creating an affordability gap that slows sales. Still, home sales grew 3.67% year over year, possibly driven by remote workers and out-of-state buyers.
Despite offering some of the most affordable housing in the country at $245,000 median, Louisiana's market continues to slow. Home sales fell 2.46% year over year, the second-largest drop among all states. The state carries 3.9 months of supply. Climate risk concerns and outmigration trends are contributing factors.
South Carolina's market shows mixed signals. Sales grew 1.18% year over year, but 3.9 months of supply keeps homes sitting longer than average. The $378,000 median price sits close to the national median. Coastal markets face insurance cost concerns that dampen buyer enthusiasm in some areas.
South Dakota experienced strong growth at 5.46% more homes sold year over year. Yet the state still holds 3.9 months of supply, and homes take 65 days to sell. The $320,000 median price is below national average. Growing interest from buyers has not yet absorbed the available inventory.
Other slowest states:
Florida (61 days), North Dakota (58 days), Tennessee (58 days), Alabama (55 days), Arizona (55 days)
All 10 of these states have less than 2.4 months of housing supply. Homes sell in a median of just 28 days, compared to 40 days nationwide. In the current market, a housing shortage in these states keeps home buyers competing aggressively. Rising home values have not slowed housing demand because incomes in many fast-selling states are equally strong. Where other states see homes taking longer to sell, these markets stay on the market a median of under 30 days.
Massachusetts leads the nation for selling speed with just 1.9 months of supply. Despite a $629,000 median home price, the state's strong economy and high incomes (median near $100,000) fuel aggressive buyer demand. Home sales grew 2.57% year over year. Boston's tight inventory drives much of this statewide speed.
Nebraska combines affordable housing ($289,000 median) with limited supply at 2.0 months. This creates conditions where homes sell quickly despite modest population growth. Sales rose 2.65% from 2023 to 2024. The state's low cost of living makes homeownership accessible for a wide range of buyers.
Washington's tech economy powers strong demand, especially in the Seattle metro. At $636,000 median, prices are high but supported by the state's high incomes. Home sales surged 5.96% year over year, the third-fastest growth among all states. Just 2.1 months of supply keeps competition fierce.
Alaska's tight market sees just 2.4 months of supply, keeping DOM low at 26 days. The $380,000 median price is below the national median, and sales grew 1.07% year over year. Limited new construction and geographic constraints keep inventory scarce.
Kansas has the tightest inventory in the nation at just 1.5 months of supply. At $275,000 median, homes are affordable and move quickly. Sales declined 2.22% year over year, but the extremely low supply still creates urgency among buyers, keeping days on market well below the national average.
Other fastest states:
Indiana (28 days), Rhode Island (28 days), Delaware (29 days), Michigan (29 days), Virginia (29 days)
| City | DOM | Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | 69 | 7.2 mo |
| Austin, TX | 66 | 4.5 mo |
| Jacksonville, FL | 63 | 4.2 mo |
| San Antonio, TX | 62 | 4.5 mo |
| Birmingham, AL | 57 | 3.5 mo |
| Nashville, TN | 56 | 3.5 mo |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 55 | 3.4 mo |
| New York, NY | 55 | 4.3 mo |
| Phoenix, AZ | 54 | 3.5 mo |
| Chicago, IL | 53 | 2.9 mo |
| City | DOM | Supply |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids, MI | 13 | 1.3 mo |
| Buffalo, NY | 14 | 1.5 mo |
| Seattle, WA | 15 | 1.5 mo |
| San Jose, CA | 16 | 1.3 mo |
| Richmond, VA | 18 | 1.6 mo |
| Boston, MA | 21 | 1.8 mo |
| Indianapolis, IN | 21 | 1.9 mo |
| Sacramento, CA | 23 | 2.1 mo |
| San Diego, CA | 23 | 2.1 mo |
| Charlotte, NC | 50 | 2.9 mo |
Key insight: Miami leads the slowest cities with 69 DOM and 7.2 months of supply. Grand Rapids, MI leads the fastest at just 13 DOM with 1.3 months of supply. The correlation between inventory and selling speed is strong across all metros studied.
Source: Clever Real Estate analysis of Redfin data for the 50 most populous U.S. metros (2024).
Annual average median days on market calculated from monthly FRED data (Realtor.com).
| Year | Avg Median DOM | Context | vs. 2021 Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 67 days | Pre-pandemic baseline | +72% |
| 2018 | 62 days | Rising rates begin | +59% |
| 2019 | 64 days | Rates ease slightly | +64% |
| 2020 | 60 days | Pandemic frenzy begins | +54% |
| 2021 | 39 days | Historic seller's market | Baseline |
| 2022 | 41 days | Rates spike mid-year | +5% |
| 2023 | 50 days | Market normalizing | +28% |
| 2024 | 55 days | Continued slowdown | +41% |
| 2025 | 61 days | Longer selling times | +56% |
The pandemic created a dramatic shift in selling speed. In 2021, the national median dropped to just 39 days as record-low mortgage rates and limited supply sparked bidding wars nationwide. The typical home spends far less time on the market when buyer competition is this intense. Some markets saw homes go under contract within 24 hours.
When the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates in 2022, selling times increased steadily. By 2025, the annual average reached 61 days. In states where it takes the longest to sell a home, the number of homes sold actually declined year over year. The real estate market has not returned to pre-pandemic norms (64 to 67 days), but the trend is clearly moving in that direction.
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), series MEDDAYONMARUS. Original source: Realtor.com Housing Inventory Core Metrics.
Monthly national median DOM from FRED/Realtor.com, showing clear seasonal patterns.
| Month | Median DOM | Relative Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | 73 days | |
| Feb 2025 | 66 days | |
| Mar 2025 | 53 days | |
| Apr 2025 | 50 days | |
| May 2025 | 51 days | |
| Jun 2025 | 53 days | |
| Jul 2025 | 58 days | |
| Aug 2025 | 60 days | |
| Sep 2025 | 62 days | |
| Oct 2025 | 63 days | |
| Nov 2025 | 64 days | |
| Dec 2025 | 73 days | |
| Jan 2026 | 78 days | |
Source: Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED), series MEDDAYONMARUS. Data as of February 2026.
Seasonality is one of the strongest predictors of how long a property will spend on the market. The data shows a consistent pattern across every year since 2017.
Spring and early summer bring the most active buyers. Warmer weather, school year endings, and longer daylight hours drive showings. Homes listed in May 2025 averaged just 51 days on market.
Holiday season and cold weather significantly reduce buyer activity. Homes listed in January 2026 averaged 78 days. That is 53% longer than the spring peak. Fewer buyers compete, but serious buyers in winter often move faster once they decide.
If you can choose when to list, targeting late March through early June will likely give you the shortest time on market. However, winter listings face less competition from other sellers, which can work in your favor if your home shows well.
These factors explain why two similar homes in the same city can have dramatically different selling times. How long it takes to sell depends on far more than location. Each factor below can add or subtract weeks from how long a home sits on the market. In some areas, the rental market also competes for the same buyer pool, adding pressure.
Overpriced homes sit 3x longer than competitively priced ones. Homes priced within 5% of market value sell fastest.
Spring and summer see the fastest sales. Homes listed in January sit on the market nearly twice as long as those listed in May.
Higher rates reduce buyer purchasing power and slow demand. Each 1% rate increase adds roughly 5 to 10 days on market.
Markets with under 2 months of supply see median DOM under 30 days. Markets with 4+ months see 50+ days.
Move-in ready homes sell 15 to 20 days faster than those needing work. Staging can reduce DOM by up to 73%.
Listings with professional photography sell 32% faster. Homes with 20+ photos get 2x more views online.
Properties near top schools, transit, and amenities sell faster. Rural homes average 15 to 25 more days on market.
Single-family homes generally sell faster than condos and townhomes. Luxury properties ($1M+) average 20+ extra days.
Reducing your home's time on market starts with strategic preparation. If you want to sell a home quickly, the most impactful actions happen before the listing goes live, not after. Setting the right listing price is the single most important decision.
Overpriced homes sit three times longer than correctly priced ones. Work with a local real estate agent to run a comparative market analysis. The first two weeks of a listing generate the most buyer interest.
Data from 2025 shows homes listed in May averaged 51 days on market versus 73 days for homes listed in January. Target late March through early June for the best results.
Listings with professional photos sell 32% faster according to the National Association of Realtors. Homes with 20+ photos get twice as many online views. Virtual tours and video walkthroughs provide additional advantages.
Staged homes sell up to 73% faster according to the Real Estate Staging Association. Even partial staging of key rooms (living room, primary bedroom, kitchen) makes a measurable difference. See our home staging guide for details.
Homes that need visible repairs average 15 to 20 extra days on market. A pre-listing home inspection identifies issues before buyers discover them. Fix cosmetic problems, fresh paint, and curb appeal items for the highest return.
Agents who specialize in your area know local pricing dynamics and buyer preferences. The right agent's marketing strategy, network, and negotiation skills directly impact how fast your home sells. Get matched with a top local agent for free.
As of January 2026, the national median days on market is 78 days (FRED/Realtor.com). The 2025 annual average was 61 days. DOM varies significantly by season, location, price point, and property condition.
Hawaii at 80 median days, followed by Montana (78 days) and Louisiana (69 days). High inventory levels relative to buyer demand drive these longer timelines. See our home selling statistics for more detail.
Massachusetts at just 22 median days, followed by Nebraska (24 days) and Washington (25 days). Tight inventory under 2.1 months of supply keeps buyer competition high in these states.
Days on market (DOM) counts the days between when a property is listed and when it goes under contract. It does not include the 30 to 45 day closing period. Lower DOM indicates a seller's market. Higher DOM indicates a buyer's market.
Price competitively from day one, list during spring or early summer, use professional photography, stage the home, address repairs beforehand, and work with an experienced local agent. Overpriced homes sit three times longer.
It depends on context. A home sitting above the local median DOM may signal overpricing, condition issues, or poor marketing. But some markets naturally have longer timelines. Compare a listing's DOM to local averages rather than national figures.
This resource compiles data from multiple authoritative sources to provide the most comprehensive picture of U.S. days on market trends. We pull from the Realtor.com real estate data library (via FRED), Redfin's downloadable housing data, and NAR reports.
Days on market figures use median values unless otherwise noted. State-level data reflects 2024 annual median. Historical trends use annual averages of monthly FRED data. Last updated: February 2026.
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