The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45229 sells for about $308,000, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 58 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $884 a month.
ZIP 45229 — Cincinnati
The 45229 housing market is currently experiencing a period of price stabilization following years of rapid growth. While inventory levels remain relatively tight, the market is seeing a slight cooling in demand, reflected in a modest year-over-year price decline and longer days on market compared to the broader Cincinnati metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for university-affiliated professionals, medical staff, and families seeking proximity to the urban core, as well as investors targeting the steady rental demand from the local academic and healthcare sectors.
Median prices moved down 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 58 days on market with 2.5 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 13.6% · poverty 38.5% — elevated distress and economic pressure.
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 9.2%/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 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45229, 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.
Crime rates in the area are higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a consistent focus for local law enforcement and community safety initiatives.
The area is served by Cincinnati Public Schools, which offers a mix of neighborhood schools and magnet programs, though performance ratings vary significantly across individual campuses.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard property insurance coverage generally available.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to major medical centers, the University of Cincinnati, and Xavier University, which anchor the local employment base and housing demand.
Property taxes are assessed by Hamilton County based on market value, with rates determined by local levies, school district requirements, and municipal millage.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-71, providing a relatively short commute to downtown Cincinnati and major employment hubs in the urban core.
The area features proximity to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, several neighborhood parks, and easy access to the shopping and dining districts of nearby North Avondale and Paddock Hills.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from students and medical professionals, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-unit offerings.
The economy is heavily influenced by the 'Uptown' medical and academic corridor, including the University of Cincinnati and major hospital systems.
The area is well-connected by I-71 and local bus routes, facilitating access to the broader Cincinnati metropolitan area.
Ongoing urban infill and renovation projects continue to revitalize older housing stock within the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to Cincinnati Public Schools district taxes and various municipal service levies.
Standard homeowners insurance is readily available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and property age.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 45229 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.
- Kings Island4.617.5 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.712.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.218 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.29.6 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.512.5 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.74.1 mi
- TQL Stadium4.73.6 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.44.4 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.57.9 mi
- Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill4.218 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.61.4 mi
- Newport Aquarium4.64.2 mi
- Findlay Market4.73.2 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.74.1 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.82.8 mi
- Creation Museum4.616.7 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.74.1 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.82.8 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.614.8 mi
- American Sign Museum4.83 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.61.4 mi
- Summit Park4.88.5 mi
- Ault Park4.84.2 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.72.7 mi
- Smale Riverfront Park4.84.3 mi
- Four Seasons Marina4.55.7 mi
- Riverside Marina Bar and Grill4.43.7 mi
- The Marina at Manhattan Harbour4.22.9 mi
- Morningstar Marinas4.65.3 mi
- Topgolf West Chester4.411.7 mi
- Glenview Golf Course4.48.1 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center4.39.6 mi
- Reeves Golf Course4.14.9 mi
- Blue Ash Golf Course4.37.5 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.46.7 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.712.7 mi
- Findlay Market4.73.2 mi
- EastGate Mall3.811.7 mi
- Newport on the Levee4.54.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A world-class zoo and major regional anchor attraction.
A community green space serving local residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.