Cincinnati, Ohio · ZIP 45231

Cincinnati — ZIP 45231

Cincinnati (45231) scores 39/100 — Below Average for Cincinnati. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $219K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100

Avg math proficiency22%

Avg reading proficiency38%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100

Typical home value$219K

Median rent$1,631/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$219K

Median Rent

$1,631/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

22,487

Violent Crime

3,456

Property Crime

19,031

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hamilton County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Pleasant Run Elementary School	KG–05	759	47%	56%
Hamilton Cnty Math & Science	PK–08	622	34%	44%
Pleasant Run Middle School	06–08	661	30%	40%
Northwest High School	09–12	910	28%	46%
Mt. Healthy South Elementary School	01–06	604	19%	28%
Finneytown Secondary Campus - Middle and High School	07–12	501	19%	47%
Mt. Healthy North Elementary School	01–06	549	13%	32%
Mt Healthy Junior High School	07–08	407	12%	26%
Mt. Healthy Preparatory and Fitness Academy	KG–08	205	12%	32%
Mt Healthy High School	09–12	865	9%	26%
Finneytown Elementary	KG–06	648	Not reported	Not reported
Mt. Healthy Early Learning Center	PK–KG	279	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

40,852

Median Income

$71K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

41.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45231 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 45231 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 45231 is approximately $219K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 45231 in Cincinnati has an overall NeighborScore of 39/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.