The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45251 sells for about $211,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are down 1.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,307 a month.
ZIP 45251 — Cincinnati
The 45251 housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a slight year-over-year price decline of 1.4%. Market conditions remain balanced for buyers and sellers, with homes moving at a healthy pace of 38 days on market. The area continues to attract families looking for suburban affordability within the broader Cincinnati metro region.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance of affordability and access to the Cincinnati metro area's employment and service hubs.
Median prices moved down 1.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% 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 3.3% · poverty 9.5% — 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 5.1%/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 3.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45251, 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 trends in the area are generally consistent with broader Hamilton County patterns, with localized variations in property crime rates.
Schools serving the area are part of the Cincinnati public and regional district systems, with performance ratings varying by specific attendance zone.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including seasonal severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying drainage areas.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Cincinnati metro area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, manufacturing, and corporate service employers.
Property taxes are assessed by Hamilton County based on local millage rates, which include levies for schools, municipal services, and county-wide special districts.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to major highway corridors providing connectivity to the Cincinnati employment core.
The area offers access to local community parks, neighborhood green spaces, and proximity to regional shopping centers and dining districts within a short drive.
The rental market remains stable with moderate demand, supported by a mix of single-family and multi-family housing stock.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Cincinnati labor market, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and professional services.
The area is primarily served by regional highway networks, with limited public transit options compared to the urban core.
Development activity is focused on infill residential projects and commercial maintenance within the existing suburban footprint.
The Hamilton County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to various special levies, including school district taxes and county-wide service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard risk assessments for the Ohio Valley.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
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.
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- Great American Ball Park4.712.9 mi
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- Eden Park4.712.1 mi
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- Morningstar Marinas4.615.3 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides neighborhood-level green space and recreational facilities.
Access to various retail and dining options within the Cincinnati metro periphery.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.