Question 1

Is 45238 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 45238 in Cincinnati has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Cincinnati city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 45238 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 45238?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 45238 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 45238. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 45238 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Cincinnati. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 45238?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 45238 is approximately $222K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 45238 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 45238 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 45238 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 45238 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Cincinnati. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 45238 scores similarly to the middle tier of Cincinnati neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Cincinnati — ZIP 45238

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
AchievePoint Career Academy - Cincinnati	09–12	—	—	—
Dater Montessori School	PK–06	—	—	—
Covedale School	PK–06	—	—	—
Gilbert A. Dater High School	05–12	—	—	—
Western Hills University High School	07–12	—	—	—
Delhi Middle School	06–08	—	—	—
Delshire Elementary School	KG–05	—	—	—