The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45147 sells for about $235,000, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,150 a month.
ZIP 45147 — Miamiville
The housing market in 45147 is showing steady growth, driven by its appeal as an affordable bedroom community for the Cincinnati metro area. While inventory remains tight, the consistent demand and moderate price appreciation reflect a healthy, stable market environment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking more affordable housing options outside the immediate Cincinnati urban core while maintaining access to regional employment via major highway corridors.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.4 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 0.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45147, Brown County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Mount Orab generally experiences lower crime rates compared to the broader Cincinnati metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement maintains a stable presence in this rural-suburban transition zone.
The area is primarily served by the Western Brown Local School District, which provides standard public education services for the community.
The region is subject to typical Midwestern weather patterns, including occasional severe thunderstorms and high winds; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by local retail and small-scale industrial development along the US-68 and SR-32 corridors, serving as a growing bedroom community for the Cincinnati metro area.
Property taxes are assessed by Brown County based on local millage rates that fund the school district, township, and county services; no specific municipal income tax exemptions are noted for residential parcels.
Residents primarily commute via SR-32, which serves as the main artery connecting Mount Orab to the Cincinnati employment core, typically resulting in a 35-45 minute drive.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor spaces, with limited high-density shopping districts, relying on nearby larger towns for major retail and entertainment.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and steady demand from local workers, with limited inventory of multi-family housing units.
The local economy is anchored by retail, education, and small-scale manufacturing, with many residents commuting to the greater Cincinnati area for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with SR-32 and US-68 serving as the primary corridors for regional access.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and commercial infill along the primary highway corridors.
The Brown County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity across the county.
Parcels are subject to Western Brown Local School District taxes and standard county-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau and Point2Homes demographic profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Serves as a local hub for community sports and events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.