Queen City Guide

Neighborhoods

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FamilySafetyAffordability5-point editorial scale
West Side & Northwest

West-side Cincinnati neighborhoods, Green Township communities and the outer northwest/outer west suburbs.

Green Township · West Side

Bridgetown

Established, family-oriented, convenient and relatively attainable by Cincinnati standards.

Family 4.5Safety 4.0Affordability 4.2
West Side

Cheviot

Independent small-city character with established housing and local businesses.

Family 4.0Safety 3.6Affordability 4.4
West Side

Delhi

Established hillside suburb with a strong residential identity.

Family 4.3Safety 4.0Affordability 4.1
West Side

Westwood

Historic Cincinnati neighborhood with broad housing variety and deep west-side roots.

Family 3.7Safety 2.9Affordability 4.5
Green Township · West Side

Dent

Suburban Green Township community close to Bridgetown and everyday west-side amenities.

Family 4.3Safety 4.0Affordability 4.2
Green Township · West Side

Mack

Established residential community with convenient access to the broader west side.

Family 4.4Safety 4.1Affordability 3.9
Outer West

Harrison

Small-town identity, growing suburban development and regional access.

Family 4.3Safety 4.1Affordability 4.2
West Side · Cincinnati

Price Hill

Historic hilltop area with strong institutions and varied residential pockets.

Family 3.5Safety 2.8Affordability 4.6
Northwest Cincinnati

Colerain

Large suburban community with major retail corridors, parks and regional access.

Family 4.0Safety 3.5Affordability 4.3
West Side & Northwest

Covedale

Residential west-side neighborhood with established homes and convenient access to nearby shopping and parks.

Family 4.2Safety 3.8Affordability 4.2
West Side & Northwest

Sayler Park

Riverfront neighborhood with a small-town feel, historic homes, parks, and west-side access.

Family 4.0Safety 3.7Affordability 4.4
West Side & Northwest

Miami Township

Outer-west community offering suburban and semi-rural living near parks and regional highways.

Family 4.4Safety 4.2Affordability 4.1
West Side & Northwest

North Bend

Small Ohio River village with historic character, quiet streets, and an outer-west location.

Family 4.1Safety 4.0Affordability 4.2
West Side & Northwest

Monfort Heights

Established Green Township community with practical shopping access and varied suburban housing.

Family 4.3Safety 4.0Affordability 4.1
East Side & Clermont County

East-side Cincinnati neighborhoods and nearby eastern suburbs and townships.

East Side

Hyde Park

Established neighborhood centered on Hyde Park Square with mature residential streets.

Family 4.6Safety 4.5Affordability 2.6
East Side

Oakley

Active business district, restaurants, shopping and established residential pockets.

Family 4.4Safety 4.0Affordability 3.0
East Side

Anderson Township

Large suburban community with parks, neighborhoods and everyday amenities.

Family 4.8Safety 4.6Affordability 3.5
East Side

Mt. Lookout

Compact neighborhood square, restaurants and established residential streets.

Family 4.4Safety 4.6Affordability 2.8
Clermont County · East Side

Batavia

Historic county seat surrounded by growing suburbs, parks and practical east-side access.

Family 4.2Safety 4.0Affordability 4.0
East Side & Clermont County

Madisonville

Growing east-side neighborhood with improving amenities, convenient access, and varied housing.

Family 3.8Safety 3.3Affordability 4.0
East Side & Clermont County

Pleasant Ridge

Walkable neighborhood business district surrounded by established residential streets.

Family 4.2Safety 3.9Affordability 3.7
East Side & Clermont County

Mount Washington

Established east-side community with a neighborhood business district and broad housing choices.

Family 4.1Safety 3.8Affordability 4.0
East Side & Clermont County

Linwood

Compact east-side neighborhood close to the river, Columbia Tusculum, and major commuter routes.

Family 3.6Safety 3.3Affordability 3.6
East Side & Clermont County

California

Quiet river-adjacent community near parks, recreation, and Cincinnati’s eastern edge.

Family 3.8Safety 3.5Affordability 3.9
East Side & Clermont County

Mariemont

Planned village known for walkability, architecture, schools, and a polished town-center feel.

Family 4.8Safety 4.8Affordability 2.3
East Side & Clermont County

Madeira

Highly regarded inner-ring suburb with strong schools, a compact downtown, and established homes.

Family 4.7Safety 4.7Affordability 2.5
East Side & Clermont County

Newtown

Small east-side village offering suburban convenience, community character, and access to recreation.

Family 4.3Safety 4.2Affordability 3.8
East Side & Clermont County

Pierce Township

Growing Clermont County suburb with family-oriented neighborhoods and access to east-side amenities.

Family 4.5Safety 4.2Affordability 4.1
East Side & Clermont County

Indian Hill

Spacious, heavily wooded village known for privacy, large lots, and premium housing.

Family 4.7Safety 4.8Affordability 1.7
Central & Urban Core

Central Cincinnati neighborhoods, including downtown, Uptown and nearby city communities.

Urban Core

Downtown Cincinnati

Cincinnati’s civic, business, sports and riverfront center.

Family 2.8Safety 3.0Affordability 2.8
Urban Core

Over-the-Rhine

Historic architecture, dining, entertainment and dense urban living.

Family 2.7Safety 2.7Affordability 2.5
Central & Urban Core

West End

Historic urban neighborhood near downtown, major venues, and significant ongoing redevelopment.

Family 3.0Safety 2.7Affordability 4.0
Central & Urban Core

Avondale

Central Cincinnati neighborhood with major institutions, historic housing, and varied residential pockets.

Family 3.1Safety 2.6Affordability 4.5
Central & Urban Core

North Avondale

Architecturally distinctive central neighborhood with large homes and convenient city access.

Family 4.0Safety 3.5Affordability 3.6
Central & Urban Core

Corryville

Dense Uptown neighborhood close to the University of Cincinnati, hospitals, dining, and transit.

Family 3.2Safety 3.0Affordability 3.8
Central & Urban Core

Clifton

Walkable Uptown neighborhood known for Ludlow Avenue, historic homes, culture, and university access.

Family 3.8Safety 3.5Affordability 3.4
Central & Urban Core

Northside

Creative, walkable neighborhood with independent restaurants, shops, and a strong local identity.

Family 3.8Safety 3.3Affordability 3.8
Central & Urban Core

Walnut Hills

Historic central neighborhood with growing business districts, varied housing, and strong city access.

Family 3.7Safety 3.1Affordability 3.7
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

North Cincinnati communities and the broader northern suburban corridor.

Northern Suburbs

Mason

Major northern suburb with employers, recreation, shopping and regional attractions.

Family 4.9Safety 4.7Affordability 2.8
Northern Suburbs

West Chester

Large suburban employment and residential center with strong regional access.

Family 4.7Safety 4.4Affordability 3.1
Northern Suburbs

Loveland

Trail-town identity centered on downtown, the river and the Little Miami Trail.

Family 4.7Safety 4.5Affordability 3.1
Northern Suburbs

Blue Ash

Employment center with established neighborhoods, parks and strong road access.

Family 4.6Safety 4.5Affordability 2.9
Butler County · Northern Suburbs

Fairfield

Established full-service suburb with broad housing choices, parks and community amenities.

Family 4.4Safety 3.9Affordability 4.1
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Bond Hill

North Cincinnati neighborhood with established housing, regional access, and nearby employment centers.

Family 3.5Safety 2.9Affordability 4.4
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

College Hill

Established hilltop neighborhood with historic homes, local businesses, and community institutions.

Family 3.8Safety 3.1Affordability 4.3
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Roselawn

Centrally located northern neighborhood with diverse housing and convenient regional access.

Family 3.6Safety 3.0Affordability 4.3
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Norwood

Independent city surrounded by Cincinnati with central access, varied housing, shopping, and restaurants.

Family 3.8Safety 3.4Affordability 4.1
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Hamilton

Revitalizing Butler County city with a lively downtown, parks, arts, and attainable housing.

Family 3.9Safety 3.3Affordability 4.4
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Lebanon

Historic Warren County city with small-town character, growing suburbs, and a distinctive downtown.

Family 4.5Safety 4.3Affordability 4.0
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Springdale

Established northern suburb with practical shopping access, parks, and regional connectivity.

Family 4.2Safety 3.8Affordability 4.1
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Sharonville

Full-service northern suburb with parks, employers, convention activity, and highway access.

Family 4.3Safety 4.1Affordability 4.0
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Reading

Compact independent city with affordable housing, local businesses, and central highway access.

Family 4.0Safety 3.7Affordability 4.2
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Deer Park

Small inner-ring suburb with established homes, a close-knit feel, and convenient east-north access.

Family 4.2Safety 4.0Affordability 4.0
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Wyoming

Highly regarded historic suburb known for schools, attractive homes, and a strong community identity.

Family 4.8Safety 4.7Affordability 2.8
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

St. Bernard

Compact independent village with central access, established housing, and a strong local identity.

Family 3.9Safety 3.5Affordability 4.3
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Mount Healthy

Historic northern suburb with affordable homes, local institutions, and convenient regional access.

Family 3.7Safety 3.2Affordability 4.5
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Forest Park

Planned northern suburb with parks, varied housing, and access to major employment corridors.

Family 4.1Safety 3.7Affordability 4.2
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Greenhills

Historic planned community with green space, compact streets, and a family-oriented suburban feel.

Family 4.5Safety 4.3Affordability 4.3
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Woodlawn

Small northern suburb with attainable housing and quick access to major roads and employers.

Family 3.8Safety 3.4Affordability 4.3
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Elmwood Place

Compact inner-ring village with affordable housing and quick access to central Cincinnati.

Family 3.3Safety 2.9Affordability 4.6
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Springfield Township

Broad northern township with varied neighborhoods, parks, and convenient suburban amenities.

Family 4.0Safety 3.5Affordability 4.2
North Cincinnati & Northern Suburbs

Symmes Township

Northeast suburban community with strong schools, parks, and access to major shopping corridors.

Family 4.7Safety 4.6Affordability 3.0
Northern Kentucky

Northern Kentucky communities within the Greater Cincinnati region.

Campbell County · Northern Kentucky

Newport

A historic river city with walkable streets, downtown access, standout dining, and major attractions along the Ohio River.

Family 4.1Safety 3.7Affordability 4.0
Campbell County · Northern Kentucky

Fort Thomas

Close-knit residential city with highly regarded schools and quick access to downtown Cincinnati.

Family 4.9Safety 4.7Affordability 3.5
Northern Kentucky

Covington

Urban Northern Kentucky city with historic neighborhoods, dining, arts, and immediate downtown access.

Family 3.7Safety 3.2Affordability 3.7
Northern Kentucky

Florence

Large Northern Kentucky suburb with extensive shopping, employment, and broad housing choices.

Family 4.3Safety 4.0Affordability 4.1
Northern Kentucky

Independence

Growing Kenton County suburb offering family-oriented neighborhoods and relatively attainable housing.

Family 4.5Safety 4.3Affordability 4.2
Northern Kentucky

Union

Fast-growing Boone County suburb with newer neighborhoods, strong schools, and family amenities.

Family 4.7Safety 4.5Affordability 3.6
Southeast Indiana

Communities just west of Cincinnati across the Indiana state line.

Southeast Indiana

Lawrenceburg

Ohio River city with a revitalized downtown, regional attractions, and convenient west-of-Cincinnati access.

Family 4.2Safety 4.1Affordability 4.2
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