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Cincinnati, Ohio · ZIP 45251

Cincinnati — ZIP 45251

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Cincinnati (45251) scores 43/100 — 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 $225K.

43OUT OF 100

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 index64/100
Avg math proficiency41%
Avg reading proficiency49%
Schools nearby5

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index51/100
Typical home value$225K
Median rent$1,612/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

$225K

Median Rent

$1,612/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 8 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
Colerain Elementary SchoolKG–05645
60%
56%
Colerain Middle School06–08528
40%
49%
Taylor Elementary SchoolKG–05797
37%
44%
Colerain High School09–121,591
28%
48%
Houston Educational Service and Early Childhood CenterPK–PK227Not reportedNot 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

20,561

Median Income

$75K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

39.1 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45251 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 45251 has a school score of 64/100. 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 45251 is approximately $225K. 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 45251 in Cincinnati has an overall NeighborScore of 43/100. 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.