Local home value data · Cincinnati, OH
What's my home worth in Cincinnati, OH?
Cincinnati posted some of the strongest price growth of any Midwest metro heading into 2026, and prices have held onto those gains. Through late summer, appreciation has flattened out and homes are taking a bit longer to sell, a return toward the city's historically steady pace.
Is Cincinnati a buyer's or seller's market?
Roughly balanced. Redfin rates Cincinnati 59/100 (somewhat competitive), based on how quickly homes sell, how often they get multiple offers, and how close they sell to list price.
What this means if you're selling in Cincinnati
A median sale price of $286,000, roughly flat year-over-year (+0.5%), suggests the rapid appreciation from early 2026 has cooled rather than reversed. With homes averaging about 49 days on market and around two offers, sellers still see real interest in well-priced homes, but pricing to recent nearby sales matters more now than it did at the start of the year.
How Cincinnati compares
Cincinnati's median sale price sits 29% below the U.S. median.
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Why are Cincinnati home values rising so fast?
Cincinnati posted year-over-year price growth well above the national average heading into 2026. Local realtor groups have cited strong pricing momentum and growing buyer demand relative to available inventory.
Is Cincinnati still an affordable market?
Relative to many major U.S. metros, yes. Cincinnati's median sale price remains below many coastal and Sun Belt markets, even after recent appreciation.
How accurate is a median home value for a specific Cincinnati neighborhood?
City-wide medians vary by neighborhood, especially in a market appreciating as quickly as Cincinnati. A free home value report reviewed by a local agent accounts for your specific address and recent nearby sales.
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Market data (median sale price, year-over-year change, days on market, and buyer competition) sourced from Redfin, trailing 3-month data as of August 2026. Figures are approximate, change frequently, and are not a substitute for a formal appraisal or a local agent's comparative market analysis. Read more about how home value estimates work.