The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45240 sells for about $269,000, or $194 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,284 a month.
ZIP 45240 — Forest Park
The housing market in 45240 remains stable with a median list price of $269,000, reflecting broader trends in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. While inventory has increased, demand remains sufficient to keep days on market relatively low at 37 days. The market is currently characterized by a balance between buyers and sellers, with prices holding steady year-over-year.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking suburban housing options within a reasonable distance of the Cincinnati employment core, offering a balance of affordability and accessibility.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 37 days on market with 1.8 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 6.3% · poverty 14.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45240, 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 offers a mean commute time of approximately 24.2 minutes, reflecting its position within the broader Cincinnati metropolitan employment core.
The area provides access to local parks and community amenities typical of the suburban Cincinnati landscape, with shopping and dining options concentrated along major arterial corridors.
The rental market features a median asking rent of $2,100, with demand supported by a significant share of renter-occupied households in the area.
The local economy is integrated into the broader Cincinnati metropolitan area, which features a diverse mix of industries including healthcare, manufacturing, and professional services.
The area is served by major highway corridors that facilitate access to the Cincinnati metropolitan region.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Data Commons.
- Kings Island4.614.7 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.73.5 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.215 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.24.1 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.516.1 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.713.1 mi
- TQL Stadium4.712.1 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.413.2 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.517.3 mi
- Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill4.28.6 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.69.9 mi
- Findlay Market4.711.8 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.712.2 mi
- AMC West Chester 184.26.4 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.812 mi
- Creation Museum4.619.3 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.712.2 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.812 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.614.3 mi
- American Sign Museum4.89.8 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.69.9 mi
- Summit Park4.88.2 mi
- Ault Park4.812.3 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.712 mi
- Washington Park4.712.2 mi
- Four Seasons Marina4.515 mi
- Riverside Marina Bar and Grill4.413 mi
- The Marina at Manhattan Harbour4.212.3 mi
- Morningstar Marinas4.614.6 mi
- Topgolf West Chester4.46.1 mi
- Glenview Golf Course4.42.9 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center4.34.9 mi
- Blue Ash Golf Course4.37.9 mi
- Sharon Woods Golf Course & Pro Shop4.17.8 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.73.5 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.410.1 mi
- Findlay Market4.711.8 mi
- Liberty Center4.610.4 mi
- Meijer4.210.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides green space and outdoor activity areas for residents.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.