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Cincinnati
  • City in Ohio

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade C+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C minus
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B+
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

editorial

Cincinnati is a city in Ohio with a population of 308,870. Cincinnati is in Hamilton County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Cincinnati offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Cincinnati there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Cincinnati and residents tend to lean liberal.

About

About Cincinnati...
Population
308,870

Home Listings

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$192,000
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$893
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    61%
  • Own
    39%
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Cincinnati Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    526.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    23.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    84.2
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    208
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    609.9
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,487.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    653.4
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    14%
  • 25-34 years
    19%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    25%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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