Is Cincinnati, OH 45202 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cincinnati housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 7% of homes in Cincinnati, OH 45202 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 107 days and there were 6.8 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 60 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 15%, homes sold more slowly (61 days then) and the median sale price fell 16% to $357,345. Overall, Cincinnati is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 98% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Cincinnati ranks #488 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 10 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Cincinnati 45232 (0% sold over asking) or Cincinnati 45203 (0% sold over asking), while Camp Dennison 45111 (100% sold over asking) and Cincinnati 45218 (54% sold over asking) are even more competitive.