The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45202 sells for about $444,000, or $326 per square foot.
Prices are down 13.54% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,584 a month.
ZIP 45202 — Cincinnati
The 45202 housing market is experiencing a shift as inventory levels rise, providing more options for buyers after a period of extreme scarcity. While median prices have seen a year-over-year correction, the area remains a highly desirable urban core for professionals, supported by strong income levels and ongoing development. The market is transitioning from a seller-dominated environment to a more balanced state.
This ZIP is ideal for young professionals, urban commuters, and investors seeking high-density, walkable living near the city's primary employment and entertainment core.
Median prices moved down 13.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 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 4.0% · poverty 16.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45202, 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.
The area serves as a central business district hub with significant ongoing urban redevelopment and high-density residential growth.
Property taxes are assessed by Hamilton County based on local millage rates; specific exemptions apply for owner-occupied primary residences.
This ZIP is located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, offering high walkability and immediate access to major employment centers and transit corridors.
The area features proximity to major urban amenities including Smale Riverfront Park, Fountain Square, and various museums and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by high demand from young professionals and a significant inventory of luxury apartment developments.
The economy is anchored by major corporate headquarters, financial services, and a growing tech and healthcare sector in the downtown core.
The area is served by the Cincinnati Bell Connector streetcar and extensive bus transit networks, with easy access to I-71 and I-75.
Ongoing urban infill projects and mixed-use developments continue to reshape the downtown residential landscape.
The Hamilton County Auditor manages property assessments, typically updated on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Cincinnati Public Schools district taxes and various municipal utility and service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by urban density and regional weather patterns typical of the Ohio Valley.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 45202 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.
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.716.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.213.3 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.514.7 mi
- Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - Cincinnati4.713.3 mi
- Nova Trampoline and Adventure Park4.36.1 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.70.4 mi
- TQL Stadium4.71 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.40.7 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.55.9 mi
- Heritage Bank Center4.20.4 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.62.8 mi
- Newport Aquarium4.60.8 mi
- Findlay Market4.71.1 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.71.7 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.80.9 mi
- Creation Museum4.614.9 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.71.7 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.80.9 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.617.9 mi
- American Sign Museum4.83.3 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.62.8 mi
- Ault Park4.85.6 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.71.2 mi
- Summit Park4.812.1 mi
- Smale Riverfront Park4.80.6 mi
- Four Seasons Marina4.54.6 mi
- Riverside Marina Bar and Grill4.43.3 mi
- The Marina at Manhattan Harbour4.22.6 mi
- Morningstar Marinas4.64.3 mi
- Glenview Golf Course4.411.7 mi
- Reeves Golf Course4.15.3 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center4.311.8 mi
- Aston Oaks Golf Club4.512.2 mi
- Blue Ash Golf Course4.311 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.49.7 mi
- Findlay Market4.71.1 mi
- Florence Mall410.7 mi
- EastGate Mall3.812.3 mi
- Newport on the Levee4.50.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major riverfront green space and recreational area.
Central gathering place for events and dining.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.