Is Cincinnati, OH 45240 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Cincinnati housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 45% of homes in Cincinnati, OH 45240 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 48 days and there were 3.2 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 66 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (45% then), homes sold more slowly (41 days then) and the median sale price fell 2% to $264,885. Overall, Cincinnati is about as competitive as it was a year ago.

Within Hamilton County, homes here sell more slowly than in 55% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 92%. On our competition score, Cincinnati ranks #176 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 66 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.