Cincinnati, OH housing and neighborhood guide

Home values, rents and population for Cincinnati from the U.S. Census Bureau, with local resources and the questions to ask before you move.

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The housing picture

2020–2024 American Community Survey · Cincinnati city, Ohio

Median owner-occupied home value

$230,900± $7,744 margin of error

Estimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.

Median monthly gross rent

$1,001± $20 margin of error

Contract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.

Population

311,224± 60 margin of error

Residents within the Census place boundary.

Housing units

160,409± 1,350 margin of error

Occupied and vacant housing units.

Occupied housing units

144,297± 1,253 margin of error

Homes occupied by owners or renters.

Owner-occupied housing units

57,468± 1,710 margin of error

Occupied homes in which the owner lives.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year ↗. Retrieved Sep 28, 2026. Place ID: 3915000. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates describe a period, not a live housing market.

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2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars; published margins of error use a 90% confidence level. These downloadable source tables cover all Census geographies.

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Questions about Cincinnati

What identifiers does Cincinnati recommend for looking up permit inspection results?

The city's FAQ directs users to the Cincinnati ezTrak search with a project address or permit/case number. The resulting record contains general information, approvals and inspection results; use the record's identifiers when seeking clarification.

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What is the median home value in Cincinnati?

The 2020–2024 ACS estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes in Cincinnati is $230,900 in 2024 dollars. This describes owner-reported values over a five-year period. For a purchase or sale today, request recent comparable transactions for the specific neighborhood and property type.

What is the median rent in Cincinnati?

The 2020–2024 ACS median monthly gross rent for Cincinnati is $1,001 in 2024 dollars. Gross rent includes contract rent and applicable utility and fuel costs. It is a historical survey estimate, not today's asking rent or a quote for an individual property.

Does this describe a specific neighborhood?

These figures cover Cincinnati city, Ohio. City boundaries, ZIP codes, school attendance areas, and named neighborhoods can differ. Use a property's address to check the details that matter to you; a city-wide median will not describe every block or home.

How can I compare Cincinnati with another place?

Use the city comparison to view figures from the same ACS release side by side. Then compare current property choices, your actual commute, and address-specific conditions. Differences between survey estimates can fall within their margins of error; the comparison does not rank which place is best.

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