College Hill

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College Hill

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College Hill 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.

College Hill is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1813 and annexed in 1911, 1915, and 1923, it is located in the northwestern part of the city. It was originally called Pleasant Hill due to its prime location, but was later renamed College Hill because of the two colleges that were established there in the mid-nineteenth century.

Queen City Snapshot5-point scale
Family Friendly3.8
Safety3.1
Affordability4.3
Restaurants3.7
Things To Do3.7
Commute4.0

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The places we would personally point you toward first in College Hill.

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What's happening nearby.

Local places worth shopping.

A short history of College Hill.

College Hill is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 1813 and annexed in 1911, 1915, and 1923, it is located in the northwestern part of the city. It was originally called Pleasant Hill due to its prime location, but was later renamed College Hill because of the two colleges that were established there in the mid-nineteenth century.

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: $234,920 · Jul 2026

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $234,920 in College Hill, up 10.8% year over year. Homes sold in a median 43 days, with 42 sales in the period.

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

Local housing mix

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