The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45050 sells for about $377,000, or $183 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-0.03%), a market in balance. Homes take about 68 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,590 a month.
ZIP 45050 — Monroe
The 45050 housing market is currently competitive, with a median sale price of $377,000. While inventory has seen a slight increase, demand remains strong, keeping the market active despite a minor year-over-year price adjustment.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and commuters seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Cincinnati-Dayton metro areas.
Median prices moved down 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 68 days on market with 1.0 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 4.0% · poverty 4.8% — 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 2.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45050
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 Monroe Local School District, which generally maintains a positive reputation within the region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Cincinnati-Dayton corridor, with ongoing residential development and access to major regional employment hubs.
Property taxes are assessed by the county based on local millage rates, which include levies for schools, municipal services, and special districts.
Residents typically commute via I-75, providing direct access to both Cincinnati and Dayton employment centers with a mean travel time of approximately 23.7 minutes.
The area features local community parks, proximity to the Miami River, and access to regional shopping and dining options within a short drive.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's suburban appeal and proximity to major regional employers.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and service-sector employers located along the I-75 corridor.
The area is primarily served by the I-75 highway corridor, facilitating regional transit between Cincinnati and Dayton.
Ongoing residential expansion continues in the northern and eastern sections of the ZIP code.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal utility assessments.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter ZCTA 45050 profile.
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.
A central community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.