The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45224 sells for about $250,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +19.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $959 a month.
ZIP 45224 — Cincinnati
The 45224 housing market is experiencing significant price appreciation, with a 19.9% year-over-year increase in median sale price to $250,000. While inventory remains tight, the market is seeing steady sales activity and competitive bidding, driven by demand for affordable housing within the Cincinnati metro area.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers and investors seeking affordability, as well as renters looking for proximity to the Cincinnati urban core.
Median prices moved up 19.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 0.9 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 7.9% · poverty 19.9% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45224, 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.
Property taxes in this jurisdiction are assessed by the Hamilton County Auditor based on property value, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Located in the North College Hill and Mt. Airy vicinity, residents typically access downtown Cincinnati via I-75 or I-74, with commute times varying based on traffic congestion.
The area features proximity to local parks and green spaces within the Cincinnati municipal park system, with shopping and dining options available along the Hamilton Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family and multi-family units, with demand supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Cincinnati metro.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Cincinnati metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of healthcare, manufacturing, and corporate headquarters.
The area is served by the Southwest Ohio Regional Transit Authority (SORTA) bus network, providing connectivity to the Cincinnati central business district.
The Hamilton County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to determine taxable value.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and municipal taxes, with potential special assessments for utility or infrastructure improvements.
Property insurance premiums in the region are influenced by standard Midwestern hazard profiles, including wind and storm risks.
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.
- Kings Island4.616.7 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.78.8 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.217.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.26.9 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.514.5 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.77.7 mi
- TQL Stadium4.76.7 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.47.8 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.512.2 mi
- Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill4.214 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.64.5 mi
- Newport Aquarium4.68 mi
- Findlay Market4.76.4 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.76.8 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.86.7 mi
- Creation Museum4.616.1 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.76.8 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.86.7 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.614.9 mi
- American Sign Museum4.84.5 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.64.5 mi
- Summit Park4.88.1 mi
- Ault Park4.88 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.76.7 mi
- Smale Riverfront Park4.87.8 mi
- Four Seasons Marina4.510.1 mi
- Riverside Marina Bar and Grill4.48.1 mi
- The Marina at Manhattan Harbour4.27.2 mi
- Morningstar Marinas4.69.7 mi
- Topgolf West Chester4.49.3 mi
- Glenview Golf Course4.45 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center4.35.5 mi
- Reeves Golf Course4.19 mi
- Aston Oaks Golf Club4.511.2 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.78.8 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.48.1 mi
- Findlay Market4.76.4 mi
- Newport on the Levee4.58 mi
- Meijer4.26.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.