Avondale

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Avondale

Local essentials • Parks and recreation • Community guide

Avondale 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.

Avondale is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is home to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. The population was 11,345 at the 2020 census.

Queen City Snapshot5-point scale
Family Friendly3.1
Safety2.6
Affordability4.5
Restaurants3.3
Things To Do3.5
Commute4.2

Ratings are editorial summaries, not guarantees. Read the detail below before making a decision.

Queen City Picks

The places we would personally point you toward first in Avondale.

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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 Avondale.

Avondale is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. It is home to the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden. The population was 11,345 at the 2020 census.

What it actually feels like.

Listings assigned to Avondale update automatically below as the Queen City Guide directory grows.

Who this neighborhood makes sense for.

Best For

  • People looking for local essentialsCommunity listings are gathered in one place.

Probably Not For

  • 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: $168,443 · Jul 2026

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $168,443 in Avondale, up 3.0% year over year. Homes sold in a median 98 days, with 8 sales in the period. Smaller neighborhood sales counts can make the median move sharply from month to month.

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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