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Cincinnati, OH — ZIP 45211

Population: 38,049 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45211 (Cincinnati, OH) is $198,837 — up 0.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 45 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,194/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,837

Median home value

+0.7%

1-year change

45

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,837
1-year appreciation
+0.7%
3-year appreciation
+7.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.9%
10-year appreciation
+121.6%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$200,744
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$230,000
Median list price
$218,750
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+9.5%
Median days on market
45 days
Homes sold (recent period)
106
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
113
1-year forecast
+2.7%
Days to pending
26 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,194/mo
1-year rent change
+4.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,052/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,128/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,442/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,897/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,141/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Cincinnati Technology Academy, Cincinnati Public Schools, Oak Hills Local
Schools include
Cincinnati Technology Academy, Cheviot School, Midway School, Westwood School, James N. Gamble Montessori High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pristine, Inc. (10.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
Annual snowfall
16.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
125
Days with Moderate air quality
227
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
17.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
62,048
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
53,091

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
William Howard Taft National Historic Site (6 mi)
National parks include
William Howard Taft National Historic Site, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MERCY HEALTH - WEST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-2,373 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,958
Housing built before 1970
71.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,460
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
459,152
Average weekly wage
$1,530
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,162

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 45211State medianUS median
Median home value$198,837$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$230,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market45 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,194/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,460$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 45211?
$198,837.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45211?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45211?
Median days on market: 45 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45211?
Typical rent: $1,194/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 45211?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45211?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45211?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45211?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 45211?
8 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45211 walkable?
Walkability index: 17.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 45211?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45211?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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