The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45014 sells for about $310,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,235 a month.
ZIP 45014 — Fairfield
The 45014 housing market shows steady growth with a median home value appreciation of 3.5% year-over-year. While inventory levels have increased, demand remains resilient, keeping the market competitive for buyers. The area's affordability relative to the broader Cincinnati metro continues to drive interest from families and local workers.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a balance of affordability and access to the Cincinnati metro area, offering a suburban environment with established infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% 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 5.5% · poverty 8.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45014, Butler 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 Fairfield City School District, which provides a range of public education options for local families.
Fairfield maintains a stable economic base with a mix of industrial and commercial employers, benefiting from its proximity to the broader Cincinnati employment corridor.
The effective property tax rate of 1.60% in Fairfield reflects the combined levies of municipal, county, and school district jurisdictions.
Residents typically face a commute of approximately 23.8 minutes, with access to major regional highways connecting to the Cincinnati employment core.
The area features local parks and community facilities, with proximity to shopping and dining districts within Fairfield and neighboring Butler County communities.
The rental market remains steady with a median asking rent of $1,400, reflecting moderate demand and consistent vacancy levels.
The local economy is supported by a diverse mix of manufacturing, retail, and service-sector employers within the Cincinnati metropolitan region.
The area is served by regional highway corridors that facilitate commuting to Cincinnati and surrounding employment hubs.
Development activity is focused on maintaining existing infrastructure and supporting local commercial growth within the city limits.
The Butler County Auditor oversees property assessments, applying a uniform valuation methodology across the county.
Parcels are subject to municipal, county, and Fairfield City School District tax levies.
Property insurance rates are influenced by regional hazard profiles typical of the Ohio Valley.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov ZCTA 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.
Provides various community parks and green spaces for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.