The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 45255 sells for about $294,950, or $167 per square foot.
Prices are down 15% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 51 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,434 a month.
ZIP 45255 — Cincinnati
The 45255 housing market is experiencing a correction in pricing following a period of rapid appreciation, with a median sale price of $294,950. While inventory remains tight, the market pace has slowed compared to previous years, reflecting broader economic shifts in the Cincinnati region. Buyers are finding more options, though competition remains for well-priced, move-in-ready homes.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals seeking suburban living with access to quality schools and a reasonable commute to downtown Cincinnati.
Median prices moved down 15.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 51 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 3.6% · poverty 5.0% — 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 5.7%/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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 45255, 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 is served by the Forest Hills Local School District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within the Cincinnati metropolitan region.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Cincinnati employment core and established suburban infrastructure, with steady demand for residential housing.
Property taxes are assessed by Hamilton County based on local millage rates, which include levies for schools, county services, and special districts.
Residents typically commute via I-275 and OH-32, providing access to downtown Cincinnati and major employment hubs in the eastern suburbs.
The area features access to local parks, green spaces, and proximity to the Ohio River, with suburban shopping and dining centers located along the Beechmont Avenue corridor.
The rental market is characterized by moderate demand and limited inventory, with rents reflecting the broader suburban Cincinnati market trends.
The local economy is anchored by the broader Cincinnati metropolitan area, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and professional services.
The area is primarily served by regional highway corridors including I-275 and major arterial roads like Beechmont Avenue.
Development is primarily focused on infill residential projects and the revitalization of existing commercial corridors.
The Hamilton County Auditor manages property assessments, which are updated periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to Forest Hills Local School District taxes and various county-level special service levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and standard suburban risk profiles.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level ACS 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 Island4.619.2 mi
- Great Wolf Lodge | Mason4.219.8 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center | Cincinnati4.59.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Springdale - Cincinnati4.217 mi
- Full Throttle Adrenaline Park - Cincinnati4.716.9 mi
- Great American Ball Park4.710.1 mi
- TQL Stadium4.711.1 mi
- Paycor Stadium4.410.5 mi
- Riverbend Music Center4.55.3 mi
- Heritage Bank Center4.210 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.611.3 mi
- Newport Aquarium4.69.5 mi
- Findlay Market4.711 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.711.9 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.89.9 mi
- Cincinnati Museum Center4.711.9 mi
- Cincinnati Art Museum4.89.9 mi
- Loveland Castle Museum4.615.2 mi
- American Sign Museum4.812.8 mi
- Cincinnati Music Hall4.910.9 mi
- Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden4.611.3 mi
- Ault Park4.86.6 mi
- Krohn Conservatory4.79.5 mi
- Smale Riverfront Park4.810.2 mi
- Washington Park4.710.8 mi
- Four Seasons Marina4.55.5 mi
- Riverside Marina Bar and Grill4.47.2 mi
- Morningstar Marinas4.65.8 mi
- The Golf Club at Stonelick Hills4.68.9 mi
- Reeves Golf Course4.15.6 mi
- Legendary Run Golf Course43.8 mi
- Blue Ash Golf Course4.312.5 mi
- Little Miami Golf Center & Pro Shop4.14.8 mi
- Kenwood Towne Centre4.49.7 mi
- Findlay Market4.711 mi
- EastGate Mall3.83.4 mi
- Newport on the Levee4.59.5 mi
- Meijer4.28.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features sports fields, playgrounds, and walking trails.
Major retail and dining hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.