The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 47060 sells for about $325,000, or $168 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 47060 — West Harrison
The housing market in 47060 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, driven by its appeal as a bedroom community for the Cincinnati metro area. Inventory remains tight, supporting modest year-over-year price appreciation. Buyers are primarily families looking for more space, though limited supply continues to constrain sales volume.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a quieter, rural-suburban lifestyle while maintaining access to the Cincinnati metro area's job market and amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 2.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 6.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 47060, Dearborn County IN
Crime rates in West Harrison are generally low, consistent with rural Dearborn County trends and significantly lower than the nearby Cincinnati metropolitan area.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation, which maintains a strong reputation for academic performance in the region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal flooding near the Whitewater River and occasional severe wind events; flood insurance is recommended for low-lying parcels.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Cincinnati metro employment hub and local logistics and manufacturing sectors, with steady residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Indiana) — Standard Homestead Deduction: Removes the first $45,000 of the homestead's assessed value from taxation. State (Indiana) — Ad Valorem Property Assessment: Property is assessed at 100% of true tax value, determined by market-based assessment systems and annual adjustments. State (Indiana) — Indiana Property Tax Caps (Circuit Breaker): Limits annual property tax liability to 1% of gross assessed value for principal residences, 2% for other residential property, and 3% for non-residential property.
Commuters primarily utilize US-52 and I-74 to reach the Cincinnati employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic.
Residents have access to the Whitewater River for fishing and boating, as well as proximity to local parks and the nearby Miami Whitewater Forest for hiking and outdoor activities.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family inventory available.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, logistics, and retail, with many residents commuting to the broader Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky metropolitan area.
Transportation is heavily reliant on private vehicles, with US-52 serving as the primary arterial road connecting the community to the regional highway network.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along the main highway corridors.
The Dearborn County Assessor manages property valuations, utilizing annual adjustments to reflect market trends and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are served by the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation and local fire/emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather and flood zones near the river.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 47060 profile.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Provides local opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and scenic recreation.
A large regional park nearby offering extensive trails, golf, and lake activities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.