Is Cincinnati, OH 45226 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cincinnati housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 32% of homes in Cincinnati, OH 45226 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 37 days and there were 3.1 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 42 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking fell from 36%, homes sold faster (61 days then) and the median sale price rose 21% to $609,736. Overall, Cincinnati is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell faster than in 90% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 53%. On our competition score, Cincinnati ranks #204 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 64 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.