INDUSTRY INFO

According to the Courier, (https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2025/07/uc-experts-weigh-in-on-cincinnatis-rising-home-prices.html) Cincinnati's home prices increased 6.7% from June 2024 to June 2025. Two University of Cincinnati real estate experts offered detailed insight on what this means for the Queen City. 

“While the broader U.S. housing market is showing signs of cooling, Cincinnati did not experience the same run-up in prices over the past decade as many coastal or Sunbelt markets,” Eunjee Kwon, PhD, assistant professor of real estate at the UC’s Lindner College of Business, told the Courier. “In that context, the recent 6.7% increase may appear high, but it likely reflects a moderate correction or catch-up rather than overheating.”

Kwon also noted the shrinking supply of starter homes in the $200,000 to $300,000 range, despite the Midwest’s affordability compared to coastal cities. She said much of the construction in Cincinnati has been concentrated in higher-end single-family or multifamily units, creating limited availability of moderately priced, family-sized homes that are accessible to first-time buyers.