February 2026 Marion County Market Report: Prices Up, Inventory Growing
February 2026 brought some encouraging signs to the Marion County real estate market. Whether you're thinking about buying your first home or finally making a move you've been postponing, the numbers tell an interesting story — and I've broken it all down for you.
Median Sales Price — $464,750
Median home prices in Marion County hit $464,750 in February 2026, up 7.0% from February 2025 and 3.5% from January 2026. Prices are moving — steadily and consistently upward.
Closed Sales — 180 (Up 29.5% Month-Over-Month)
180 homes closed in Marion County last month — a 29.5% jump from January, though closings typically surge in February after slow January activity. Year-over-year, sales are up 3.4%, signaling a healthy, active market.
Days on Market — 90 (Up 60.7% Year-Over-Year)
Homes are taking a little longer to sell compared to last year — 90 days on market, unchanged from January. This shift gives buyers slightly more breathing room than during the hyper-competitive years of 2021–2023.
List Price Received — 99.0%
Sellers are still receiving 99% of their asking price on average — down just slightly (-0.4%) from both last year and last month, but still near-perfect. This means pricing your home correctly from day one matters more than ever.
New Listings — 324 (Up 9.5% Month-Over-Month)
324 new listings hit the Marion County market in February — up 9.5% from January and 27.6% from a year ago. More inventory is coming online, which is great news for buyers who've been waiting on the sidelines.
Active Inventory — 703 & Months Supply — 3.9
With 703 active listings and only 3.9 months of supply, Marion County remains a seller's market (a balanced market typically has 5–6 months of supply). Inventory is starting to build, but demand is keeping pace.
Thinking about buying or selling in Marion County? The market is always moving, and the best decisions come from understanding the data and having the right person in your corner.
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