Market Overview
Metro Population:
2.2 M
Median Household Income:
$57,000
Unemployment Rate:
4.1%
Median Home Price*:
$115,000
Median Monthly Rent*:
$1,100
Located on the northern banks of the Licking and Ohio River junction, Cincinnati is the third-largest city in Ohio and the 65th-largest city in the United States. Cincinnati was also the first major American city founded after the American Revolution, which is why it is sometimes thought of as the first purely “American” city. It was one of Winston Churchill’s favorite U.S. cities. He called it, “…the most beautiful of the inland cities of the union.”
In recent years, Cincinnati has become a popular destination for new and relocating corporate headquarters, including 10 Fortune 500 companies and 17 Fortune 1000 companies. Some of the more well known of these companies include: Procter & Gamble, The Kroger Company, Macy’s, Inc., and General Electric. Today, the Cincinnati metro area is recognized as one of the nation’s 25 fastest developing regions (according to the Brookings Institution) with a Gross Metro Product of $119 Billion.
Today, the Cincinnati metro area is recognized as one of the nation’s 25 fastest developing regions (according to the Brookings institution) with a Gross Metro Product of $119 Billion.
Why Invest Here?
With cost of living and housing still below the national average, Cincinnati offers great opportunities for real estate investors this year. Especially for those who are looking to invest in REAL Income Properties™ that’ll produce positive monthly cash flow and have a strong chance of steady appreciation.Trends
Cincinnati Trends & Statistics 2018-2019
In this section, you’ll learn about the top factors that make Cincinnati one of the strongest real estate markets today, including: affordability, cash flow, and equity growth potential. Explore Cincinnati’s housing market, population, and employment trends in the tabs to learn more.
Data Sources:
- https://www.zillow.com/cincinnati-metro-oh_r394466/home-values/
- Real Wealth Network Affiliate Data
- https://factfinder.census.gov/
- https://www.deptofnumbers.com/employment/ohio/cincinnati/
Home values in Cincinnati are more affordable than many other cities across the nation
- In January 2018 median price of 3 bedroom homes in Cincinnati was $150,000. This is 26% less than the median value nationwide.
- In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest the median purchase price of 3 bedroom homes was $115,000 in January 2018. This is 43% lower than the average 3 bedroom home nationwide.
- This shows us that Cincinnati property values uniquely affordable, especially in the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members are investing.
The median rent for Cincinnati homes is higher than more expensive U.S. cities
- In January 2018, the median monthly rent of 3 bedroom homes in the U.S. was $1,427. This is 0.71% of the median purchase price of $202,000.
The median monthly rent of the average 3 bedroom home in Cincinnati was $1,272, which is 0.85% of the average purchase price of $150,000.
In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest, 3 bedroom R.E.A.L. Income Properties™ were rented for an average $1,092 per month during this period. This is 0.95% of the average purchase price of $115,000.
This shows us that Cincinnati is a strong real estate market for cash flow, especially in the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest.
Cincinnati real estate prices have been rising steadily for the last five years
- Between January 2012 and January 2018 the annual appreciation rate of 3 bedroom single family homes in the Cincinnati metro was just over 3%. Nationally 3 bedroom home values appreciated over 5% annually.
- During this 6-year period the total appreciation of 3 bedroom homes in Cincinnati was 16% versus 41% nationally.
- Although Cincinnati is appreciating more slowly than other U.S. markets, real estate values have been rising consistently year after year. If the demand stays strong, we can expect that property values will continue to rise in the coming years. This is good news for investors interested in equity growth.
Cincinnati Rents have also been rising steadily.
- Between January 2012 and January 2018 the median rent for 3 bedroom single family homes rose by over 15%, which is just under the national average of 17% for this period.
- This shows us that Cincinnati rents are rising at a similar pace to other cities across America. This is good news for investors interested in increasing their monthly rental income.
Cincinnati has been experiencing slow, but consistent population growth over the last seven years.
- Between 2010 and 2017 Cincinnati’s population grew by 3%. This is 42% less than the national population growth during this period.
- This shows us that Cincinnati is experiencing population growth. Although this growth isn’t as rapid as other markets, it is still a good sign of a strong real estate market.
Cincinnati has been creating jobs, but not as many as other markets.
- In the last year, the Cincinnati metro has created 9,100 jobs. This is an annual growth rate of 0.83%. This is 52% lower than the national average.
- This shows us that Cincinnati is creating jobs, although not as many as other markets today. That said, any job growth is a good indication of a strong real estate market.
Cincinnati is Affordable
- In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest the median purchase price of 3 bedroom homes was $115,000 in January 2018. This is 43% lower than the average 3 bedroom home nationwide.
- This shows us that Cincinnati property values uniquely affordable, especially in the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members are investing.
Cincinnati is Cash Flowing
- In the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest, 3 bedroom R.E.A.L. Income Properties™ were rented for an average $1,092 per month during this period. This is 0.95% of the average purchase price of $115,000.
- This shows us that Cincinnati is a strong real estate market for cash flow, especially in the neighborhoods where Real Wealth Network members invest.
Cincinnati Has Equity Growth Potential
- Between January 2012 and January 2018 3 bedroom homes in Cincinnati appreciated by 16% versus 41% nationally.
- Although Cincinnati is appreciating more slowly than other U.S. markets, real estate values have been rising consistently year after year. If the demand stays strong, we can expect that property values will continue to rise in the coming years. This is good news for investors interested in equity growth.
Cincinnati Rents are Rising
- Between January 2012 and January 2018 the median rent for 3 bedroom single family homes rose by over 15%, which is just under the national average of 17% for this period.
- This shows us that Cincinnati rents are rising at a similar pace to other cities across America. This is good news for investors interested in increasing their monthly rental income.
Cincinnati Demand is Rising
- Between 2010 and 2017 Cincinnati’s population grew by 3%. This is 42% less than the national population growth during this period.
- In the last year, the Cincinnati metro has created 9,100 jobs. This is an annual growth rate of 0.83%. This is 52% lower than the national average.
- This shows us that Cincinnati is experiencing both population and job growth. Although this growth isn’t as rapid as some other markets, it’s still growth. And growth, along with affordability (which Cincinnati definitely still offers), is a good sign of a strong real estate market.
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News
- "#2 City to Buy Home for Best Rental Return" - CNBC
- "#5 in America's Most Affordable Cities" - Forbes
- "#2 Best City to Build a Green Career" - Good Call
- "#9 Best City to Raise a Family" - Forbes
- "#10 Best City for Commuters" - Trulia
- "#13 Best City for New Grads" - Good Call
- "One of 15 US Cities’ Emerging Downtowns" - Forbes
- "Steady Widespread Growth Continues" - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Learning Resources

Aristotle Kumpis
August 10, 2018
[Webinar] Cash Flow Property in Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio has been a great place for real estate investors looking for cash flowing properties. But what about equity growth? In recent years, Cincinnati h…
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Benjamin Smith
April 6, 2018
[Webinar] Cash-Flow & Appreciation in Cincinnati
In recent years, Cincinnati has become a popular destination for new and relocating corporate headquarters, including 10 Fortune 500 companies and 17…
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