Walnut Hills

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Walnut Hills

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Walnut Hills is part of the greater Cincinnati area. This guide brings local libraries, parks, golf courses, churches, restaurants, and other trusted places together in one useful community page.

Walnut Hills is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the city's oldest hilltop neighborhoods, it is a large diverse area on the near east side of Cincinnati. The population was 6,344 in the 2020 census.

Queen City Snapshot5-point scale
Family Friendly3.7
Safety3.1
Affordability3.7
Restaurants4.5
Things To Do4.3
Commute4.5

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Queen City Picks

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Where to eat nearby.

What to do around town.

What's happening nearby.

Local places worth shopping.

A short history of Walnut Hills.

Walnut Hills is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. One of the city's oldest hilltop neighborhoods, it is a large diverse area on the near east side of Cincinnati. The population was 6,344 in the 2020 census.

What it actually feels like.

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Who this neighborhood makes sense for.

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  • People relying on a single area-wide scoreConditions and commute times vary within every community.

What the housing market looks like.

Typical Home PriceRedfin median: $285,902 · Jul 2026

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $285,902 in Walnut Hills, up 19.1% year over year. Homes sold in a median 68 days, with 29 sales in the period.

Property tax note: Property taxes and services vary by jurisdiction and parcel. Verify with the county auditor.

Local housing mix

Housing types vary across the community.

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