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Montgomery, Ohio · ZIP 45242

Montgomery — ZIP 45242

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Montgomery (45242) scores 93/100 — Excellent for Ohio. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $559K.

93OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

AExcellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index90/100
Avg math proficiency85%
Avg reading proficiency85%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index27/100
Typical home value$559K
Median rent$1,946/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

$559K

Median Rent

$1,946/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
Montgomery Elementary SchoolKG–04566
93%
89%
Maple Dale Elementary SchoolKG–04584
90%
85%
Sycamore Junior High School07–08921
85%
81%
Edwin H Greene Intermediate Middle School05–07996
82%
85%
Sycamore High School09–121,678
73%
85%

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.

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Demographics

Population

22,253

Median Income

$125K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

41.3 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 45242 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 45242 has a school score of 90/100. 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 45242 is approximately $559K. 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 45242 in Montgomery has an overall NeighborScore of 93/100. 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.