The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45209 sells for about $354,900, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,309 a month.
ZIP 45209 — Cincinnati
The 45209 housing market remains stable with prices holding steady year-over-year despite a significant increase in active inventory across the broader Cincinnati area. Buyers are finding more options than in previous years, which has moderated the pace of sales while maintaining competitive demand. The market is currently characterized by a balanced environment where sellers are adjusting to a less aggressive bidding climate.
This ZIP is well-suited for young professionals and families seeking a balance of urban accessibility and established neighborhood character.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 1.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.4% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.4% · poverty 7.7% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45209, Hamilton 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.
The area is served by the Cincinnati Public Schools district, which maintains a variety of magnet and neighborhood school options.
The area benefits from proximity to major Cincinnati employment hubs and ongoing urban infill development.
Property taxes are assessed by Hamilton County based on local millage rates, which include levies for schools, municipal services, and county operations.
Residents typically enjoy a short commute, averaging approximately 20.4 minutes to reach major employment centers in the Cincinnati metro area.
The ZIP features access to local parks and is within short driving distance of major shopping and dining districts in the Oakley and Hyde Park areas.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's central location and proximity to local amenities.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Cincinnati metropolitan employment base, featuring a mix of healthcare, education, and corporate services.
The area is well-connected via major highway corridors including I-71, facilitating access to downtown Cincinnati and surrounding suburbs.
Ongoing development focuses on mixed-use residential and commercial infill projects within the established urban fabric.
The Hamilton County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals.
Parcels are subject to standard municipal and county tax levies, including those for the Cincinnati Public School District.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for the Ohio Valley.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 45209.
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.
- Kings Island4.615.6 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.713.9 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.216.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.29.9 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.59.2 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.75.9 mi
- TQL Stadium4.76 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.46.3 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.56.9 mi
- Liberty Center4.615.5 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.64.6 mi
- Newport Aquarium4.65.6 mi
- Findlay Market4.75.7 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.76.8 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.84.7 mi
- Creation Museum4.619.9 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.76.8 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.84.7 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.612.4 mi
- American Sign Museum4.86.3 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.64.6 mi
- Summit Park4.87.2 mi
- Ault Park4.81.2 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.74.4 mi
- Smale Riverfront Park4.86.1 mi
- Four Seasons Marina4.54.4 mi
- Riverside Marina Bar and Grill4.43.1 mi
- The Marina at Manhattan Harbour4.23.1 mi
- Morningstar Marinas4.64.1 mi
- Topgolf West Chester4.411.4 mi
- Glenview Golf Course4.48.8 mi
- Reeves Golf Course4.12.6 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center4.312.4 mi
- Blue Ash Golf Course4.36.2 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.44.3 mi
- Findlay Market4.75.7 mi
- EastGate Mall3.88.4 mi
- Newport on the Levee4.55.5 mi
- Meijer4.20.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A central hub for local retail, dining, and community events.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.