The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45246 sells for about $259,900, or $184 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,240 a month.
ZIP 45246 — Springdale
The 45246 housing market is currently stable, with median prices holding steady year-over-year despite a slight increase in inventory. The market remains competitive for well-priced homes, though the pace of sales has moderated compared to previous years. Buyers are finding more options, which has helped balance the market and reduce the pressure seen in earlier periods.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking affordable suburban housing with convenient access to major regional highway arteries and employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 0.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
17% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 11.5% — 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 7.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 45246, 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.
Crime trends in the area are generally consistent with regional suburban averages for Hamilton County, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Princeton City School District, which maintains a diverse student body and varied academic performance ratings.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, including occasional severe thunderstorms and wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near regional creeks.
The area benefits from its proximity to major industrial and commercial corridors in northern Hamilton County, with ongoing redevelopment efforts in the Springdale and Glendale business districts.
Property taxes are levied by Hamilton County, the Princeton City School District, and the local municipality, with rates determined by annual millage adjustments and property assessments.
Residents have convenient access to I-275 and I-75, providing a direct commute to downtown Cincinnati and major employment hubs in the northern suburbs.
The area features access to local parks such as Springdale Park and is within a short drive of major shopping centers and dining districts along the Princeton Pike corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from workforce commuters, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family rental options.
The local economy is anchored by retail, light manufacturing, and logistics, benefiting from its strategic location near major interstate interchanges.
The area is highly dependent on personal vehicles, with I-275 and I-75 serving as the primary transit corridors for the region.
Development focus remains on the adaptive reuse of older commercial properties and the expansion of local business infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to standard Hamilton County property tax levies and the Princeton City School District tax base.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock in the area.
Data retrieved from U.S. 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 Island4.611.6 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.74.7 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.211.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.20.9 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.513 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.713 mi
- TQL Stadium4.712.2 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.413.2 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.516.2 mi
- Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill4.210 mi
- Kings Island4.611.6 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.69.8 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.211.9 mi
- Findlay Market4.711.9 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.712.5 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.712.5 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.811.7 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.610.9 mi
- American Sign Museum4.810.3 mi
- Cincinnati Music Hall4.912.3 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.69.8 mi
- Summit Park4.85 mi
- Ault Park4.810.7 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.711.7 mi
- Washington Park4.712.3 mi
- Topgolf West Chester4.43.3 mi
- The Grizzly Golf Course4.211.3 mi
- Glenview Golf Course4.41 mi
- Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center4.38 mi
- Reeves Golf Course4.112.1 mi
- Jungle Jim's International Market4.74.7 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.47.5 mi
- Cincinnati Premium Outlets4.412.6 mi
- Findlay Market4.711.9 mi
- Liberty Center4.68 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, walking trails, and community recreational facilities.
A major commercial hub serving the northern Cincinnati suburbs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.