Cincinnati by the numbers.
What is for sale and what has sold recently — counts and typical values from the MLS, not an appraisal or a forecast.
As of September 23, 2026
For sale right now
- 736 Active
- 295 Pending
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Homes for sale now
Active homes are on the market. Pending homes are already under contract with a buyer, so they are not available to buy — they are counted here because they show how much of the area's inventory has already been spoken for. - 736
- 295 more are pending
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Typical asking price
Line every sale up from the lowest price to the highest. The typical figure is the one in the middle — half the sales are above it, half below. It is not an average: one unusually high or low sale moves an average, but it cannot move the middle. That is why the middle is the figure shown. - $299,000
- of the homes for sale now
- New in the last 30 days
- 342
- listings with an on-market date in the window
What sold homes brought
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Typical sold price
Line every sale up from the lowest price to the highest. The typical figure is the one in the middle — half the sales are above it, half below. It is not an average: one unusually high or low sale moves an average, but it cannot move the middle. That is why the middle is the figure shown. - $283,000
- over those 798 sales
- Average sale $377,681 — 33.5% above typical
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Sold for % of asking price
Each sale's price compared with that home's final asking price, then the middle result. Above 100% means the typical home sold for more than it was last asking; below 100% means less. Seller-paid closing costs are not recorded in this data, so a sale that included them netted the seller less than this figure shows. - 99.8%
- typical sale against its final asking price
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Typical price per square foot
Each sale's price divided by the living area the MLS records for that home, then the middle result. Living area is not recorded for every sale, and seller-paid closing costs are not recorded at all, so this is a rough way to compare homes of different sizes rather than a valuation of any one of them. - $185
- for the homes that sold
How long it took
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Typical days on market
How long the middle home sat for sale before it sold, counted the way the MLS records it. Half the homes that sold took less time than this and half took more. - 9
- days for the homes that sold, as the MLS records it
- 6 days in the same window a year ago
- Sold in the last 90 days
- 798
- closed sales · 807 a year ago
Covers homes with Cincinnati addresses: houses, condos and townhomes (land, commercial, multi-family investment and rental listings excluded). "Typical" is the middle value (the median): half the homes are above it and half below. We show it rather than an average because a few unusually high or low sales can pull an average away from the middle; where an average is shown, it is the average of the same sales. A typical value is reported only when at least 5 listings or sales are in the window. "Sold for % of asking price" compares each sale price with that home's final asking price, and price per square foot uses the living area the MLS records — seller-paid closing costs are not recorded in this data, so both figures overstate what a seller actually netted on any sale that included them. "A year ago" is the same 90-day window one year earlier. We show it only where the two windows differ by more than the normal variation between two groups of sales that size — so a figure with no year-ago number beside it means last year's was too close to this year's to tell apart, or last year's window had too few sales to compare — not that it is missing. Data courtesy of the MLS of Greater Cincinnati. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed — independently verify all details. These figures are not an appraisal or an estimate of any specific home's value; for a specific home, ask us for a comparative market analysis.
A few things to know about Cincinnati.
- Distinct named neighborhoods, each with its own character and price point
- Smale Riverfront Park, Eden Park, Washington Park, and Mount Echo Park, plus a citywide trail network
- Access to the Ohio River and the downtown riverfront at The Banks
- Commuter access via I-71, I-75, and I-74
- Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine, plus a year-round calendar of festivals, sports, and music venues
- Wide range of housing — urban condos, hillside homes, mid-century ranches, and new construction
Cincinnati, in plain English.
Cincinnati is a Midwest river city defined by its neighborhoods. Residents often describe the city by the part of town they live in — Over-the-Rhine, Hyde Park, Oakley, Mount Lookout, Clifton, Northside, College Hill — each with a distinct character, price point, and rhythm. The city's hills create natural boundaries between communities and give large parts of the metro long views.
The neighborhood-by-neighborhood character of Cincinnati means buying here is less about "Cincinnati" as a whole and more about narrowing in on the specific area that fits your life. Commute patterns, walkability, and housing stock vary significantly block to block, so it helps to compare a few areas side by side before you settle in.
Real estate and homes in Cincinnati.
Cincinnati's housing spans a wide range of price tiers and styles. Inventory includes urban condos in Over-the-Rhine, early-twentieth-century single-family homes in Hyde Park and Clifton, mid-century ranches throughout the hillside neighborhoods, and new-construction infill near the urban core. Because conditions can differ substantially even within a few blocks, it helps to focus your search on specific areas.
For current asking prices, active listings, and what is selling in any given neighborhood, use the live home search on our site. We are glad to walk through recent comparable sales for the exact areas you are considering.
Market statistics referenced here are approximations based on recent activity in this area. They are useful for context — your Ernst Team agent can pull current comparable sales for any specific home or block.
What's around Cincinnati.
Findlay Market in Over-the-Rhine, Ohio's oldest continuously operated public market, draws residents from across the metro on weekends. Smale Riverfront Park, Eden Park, and Mount Echo Park are major gathering points, while smaller pocket parks throughout the city offer everyday outdoor access.
Cincinnati supports active food, brewery, and live-music scenes. Major employers in healthcare, education, finance, and consumer goods — including Procter & Gamble and Kroger, both headquartered in the city, along with several large hospital systems — anchor a substantial regional workforce.
Schools serving Cincinnati.
Cincinnati Public Schools serves most neighborhoods within the city limits; some boundaries extend into adjacent suburban districts. School-quality assessments are personal and change over time. For current ratings, boundary maps, and program details, we encourage you to consult publicly available resources such as GreatSchools.org, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the district's own website. Your Ernst Team agent is happy to point you to additional public resources.
Buying in Cincinnati, answered.
How do I choose which Cincinnati neighborhood to buy in?
Cincinnati is defined by its named neighborhoods, among them Over-the-Rhine, Hyde Park, Oakley, Mount Lookout, Clifton, Northside and College Hill. Each has its own housing stock and price point, and the hills form natural boundaries between them. Commute patterns, walkability and housing vary block to block, so start from your daily routine and your commute corridor (I-71, I-75 or I-74), then compare a few areas side by side before settling on one.
What kinds of homes are for sale in Cincinnati?
The range is wide. It includes urban condos in Over-the-Rhine, early-twentieth-century single-family homes in Hyde Park and Clifton, mid-century ranches across the hillside neighborhoods, and new-construction infill near the urban core. Conditions can differ a lot within a few blocks, so it helps to focus your search on specific areas. For current asking prices and active listings, use the live home search rather than a fixed figure.
Which county is Cincinnati in, and where do I check a home's property taxes?
Cincinnati is in Hamilton County. For any address you are considering, use the county auditor's website to review the current assessed value, the millage and the recent tax history. Build that tax line into your monthly payment estimate, because two similar homes can carry different ownership costs depending on where the parcel sits. Taxes are prorated to the closing date, so the same record feeds your closing statement.
Who provides utilities at a Cincinnati address?
It depends on the exact address and service area. Common providers in the Cincinnati region include Duke Energy for electric and Cincinnati Water Works for water, but coverage varies, and natural gas and wastewater providers can differ from block to block. Before you sign, confirm electric, gas, water, wastewater, trash and internet for the specific street, and ask about connection timelines and deposits for new accounts.
Which school district serves Cincinnati addresses?
Cincinnati Public Schools serves most neighborhoods within the city limits, but some boundaries extend into adjacent suburban districts, so confirm the district for the exact address. School-quality assessments are personal and change over time. For current ratings, boundary maps and program details, consult public resources such as GreatSchools.org, the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, and the district's own website.
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Cincinnati doesn't move on its own.
The figures at the top of this page are Cincinnati's. They sit inside a metro that shares the same rate environment and inventory cycle — see the live figures for the wider Cincinnati market, then come back and read Cincinnati against it.
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