Lawrence County Indiana single-family housing market snapshot for August 2026 showing 26 median days on market and 5.5 months of supply

Lawrence County Market Check: How Fast Are Homes Selling Around Bedford?

October 06, 2026•4 min read

Half of the single-family homes that sold in Lawrence County in August took 26 days or less to sell, according to the Indiana REALTORS housing data hub. That's a quick pace for a county with more than five months of homes on the market, and it's the number I'd want anyone thinking about Bedford, Springville, Mitchell or Oolitic to see first. I've worked this part of south-central Indiana for more than 20 years, and fast sales next to healthy inventory usually tell me buyers are active and paying attention.

What do the August 2026 numbers show for Lawrence County?

Here's the August snapshot for single-family homes from the Indiana REALTORS data hub:

Median sale price: $227,300
Sale-to-list ratio: 94.1%
Median days on market: 26 days
Active listings: 250 on an average day
New listings: 101
Months of supply: 5.5
Homes sold: 44

Over the 12 months from September 2025 through August 2026, the same source shows 543 single-family homes sold in Lawrence County and 808 came on the market.

Was August a typical month?

Not quite, and that's worth knowing before anyone reads too much into it. Lawrence County closes somewhere around 45 single-family homes a month, so a handful of sales can move the monthly numbers a lot. Here's how August compares with the wider windows in the same Indiana REALTORS data:

Median days on market: 26 in August, 40 for June through August, 42 over the last 12 months
Median sale price: $227,300 in August, $232,500 for June through August
Sale-to-list ratio: 94.1% in August, 94.8% for June through August

So August moved faster than usual, at a slightly lower price. I wouldn't call that a trend yet. The June through August and 12-month figures are the steadier read, and my late-August Lawrence County post has more of the year-to-date picture.

What does 5.5 months of supply mean?

Months of supply estimates how long it would take to sell every listed home at the current pace if nothing new came on the market. Housing economists generally call five to six months balanced, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Lawrence County's 5.5 sits right in the middle of that range, a little above Monroe County's 5.0 for the same month. Buyers have choices, and sellers have a working market.

What does this mean if you're buying around Bedford?

You have options and some room to negotiate, since single-family homes sold for 94.1% of list price in August. But a fast median also means a well-priced house in good condition may not wait for you. If you're relocating for Crane or GM Bedford, or moving down from Bloomington, see the homes you like early and know your budget before you tour. Price is still a big part of the appeal here. For June through August, the single-family median was $232,500 in Lawrence County and $354,500 in Monroe County in the same Indiana REALTORS data, a gap of $122,000. I wrote more about what draws people to the area in What I Tell Buyers Who Are Curious About Bedford, Indiana.

What does this mean if you're selling in Lawrence County?

The homes that sell quickly give you a target. Get the repairs done, clean it up, and price it against what's sold recently, not against what your neighbor listed for. A home that's ready on day one has a real shot at selling quickly. If you'd like more history on how this market has moved, my Bedford and Springville market update covers earlier in the year.

Frequently asked questions

How fast are homes selling in Lawrence County, Indiana?

The median days on market for single-family homes was 26 in August 2026, according to Indiana REALTORS. It was 40 days for June through August and 42 days over the last 12 months.

Is Lawrence County a buyer's or seller's market?

At 5.5 months of supply for single-family homes in August 2026, Lawrence County sits in the five to six month range economists generally call balanced.

What is the median home price in Lawrence County?

The single-family median sale price was $227,300 in August 2026 and $232,500 for June through August, according to Indiana REALTORS.

Want the numbers for your street, not the whole county? Call or text (812) 360-3863, or visit LesaMillerRealEstate.com/Links.

Lesa Miller, Broker|REALTOR®

I work with buyers and sellers across Bloomington, Bedford, Ellettsville, and the surrounding south-central Indiana communities. Some are downsizing. Some are relocating for work at Cook, Novo Nordisk, IU, or Crane. Some are parents buying a place for their student at IU. Some are first-time buyers trying to figure out where to start. What they have in common is they want a straight answer and a plan that fits their situation, not a sales pitch. Since 2001. JD/MBA.

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