The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45324 sells for about $232,000, or $149 per square foot.
Prices are down 3.9% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 23 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,001 a month.
ZIP 45324 — Fairborn
The 45324 housing market is experiencing a period of price correction with a year-over-year decline of 3.9%, yet remains competitive with homes selling in a median of 23 days. Buyer demand is supported by the stable employment base surrounding Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, though higher inventory levels are tempering rapid price growth. Overall, the market is transitioning toward a more balanced state for buyers and sellers.
This ZIP is well-suited for military families, university-affiliated employees, and first-time homebuyers seeking affordability within the Dayton metro area.
Median prices moved down 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 13.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45324, Fairborn, 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.
Fairborn City Schools serves the area, with performance metrics generally reflecting regional averages for the Dayton metropolitan area.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern climate risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized.
Economic momentum is anchored by proximity to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and related aerospace and defense industry contractors.
Property taxes are assessed by Greene County based on local millage rates; specific exemptions for homesteads and owner-occupancy credits apply.
Residents primarily commute via I-675 and OH-235, providing direct access to the Dayton employment core and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
The area features access to local parks such as Community Park and proximity to the regional bike trail network, with shopping concentrated along the Colonel Glenn Highway corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by university students and military personnel, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily influenced by the defense and aerospace sectors, with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base serving as the primary regional employer.
The area is served by a network of state highways and interstates, with limited public transit options primarily focused on local bus routes.
Development activity is focused on infrastructure improvements near the I-675 corridor and ongoing revitalization efforts in the downtown area.
The Greene County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure market-value alignment.
Parcels are subject to Fairborn City School District levies and various county-wide special districts for health and human services.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and ACS 2024 profiles for Fairborn, OH.
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.
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton4.49.7 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.712.5 mi
- On Par Entertainment4.89.6 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Beavercreek4.14.4 mi
- Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark4.810.5 mi
- Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway3.98.8 mi
- Nutter Center4.33.4 mi
- University of Dayton Arena4.711.7 mi
- Rose Music Center at The Heights4.76.7 mi
- Round1 Bowling & Arcade - Beavercreek4.14.4 mi
- National Museum of the US Air Force4.96 mi
- Historic Clifton Mill4.49.7 mi
- Cinemark The Greene IMAX and SCREENX4.510 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.712.5 mi
- Cinemark Huber Heights 164.38.1 mi
- National Museum of the US Air Force4.96 mi
- Historic Clifton Mill4.49.7 mi
- Boonshoft Museum of Discovery4.710.6 mi
- Carillon Historical Park4.811.9 mi
- Aullwood Audubon Center4.814.8 mi
- Carillon Historical Park4.811.9 mi
- Charleston Falls Preserve4.810.2 mi
- John Bryan State Park4.88.3 mi
- Glen Helen Nature Preserve4.86.5 mi
- Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark4.810.5 mi
- Buck Creek Marina4.518 mi
- Community Golf Course412.2 mi
- Sugar Isle Golf Course410.1 mi
- Cassel Hills Golf Course4.410.1 mi
- WGC Golf Course4.48.9 mi
- Rocky Lakes Golf Course3.89.3 mi
- The Greene4.59.6 mi
- The Mall at Fairfield Commons4.34.3 mi
- Meijer4.211.2 mi
- Dorothy Lane Market4.711.6 mi
- Meijer4.34.5 mi
- Dayton International Airport4.412.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large municipal park offering sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails.
Major regional anchor institution providing educational and cultural amenities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.