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Westwood

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West Side

Westwood

Historic • Residential • West-side scale

Westwood is one of Cincinnati's largest neighborhoods, with historic homes, residential streets, parks, community institutions, and a traditional neighborhood business district.

Neighborhood History

Westwood is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. Annexed in 1896 and located in the western part of the city, it is the city's largest neighborhood in both area and population. The population was 33,774 at the 2020 census.

Source: Wikipedia — Westwood, Cincinnati · CC BY-SA
Queen City Snapshot5-point scale
Family Friendly3.7
Safety2.9
Affordability4.5
Restaurants3.5
Things To Do3.6
Commute4.2

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

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Where to eat nearby.

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What to do around town.

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What's happening nearby.

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Neighborhood History

A short history of Westwood.

Westwood is one of the 52 neighborhoods of Cincinnati, Ohio. Annexed in 1896 and located in the western part of the city, it is the city's largest neighborhood in both area and population. The population was 33,774 at the 2020 census.

Source: Wikipedia — Westwood, Cincinnati · CC BY-SA
The Queen City Take

What it actually feels like.

Westwood has the scale and variety of a small city within Cincinnati, so different pockets can feel quite different. This profile is live for local listings while the detailed review is completed.

Fit Check

Who this neighborhood makes sense for.

Best For

  • Buyers who want more space for the moneyWestwood offers larger homes and lots at prices that often compare favorably with many east-side neighborhoods.
  • People who like established neighborhoodsMature streets, older architecture and long-standing community institutions give Westwood a strong residential identity.
  • West-side accessDowntown, Cheviot, Green Township and other west-side communities are relatively close.
  • People who appreciate housing variety and older characterWestwood includes everything from modest homes to larger historic properties across a wide range of streets and pockets.

Probably Not For

  • People wanting a uniform block-to-block experienceWestwood is large and conditions, housing quality and street character can vary materially by pocket.
  • Buyers focused mainly on new constructionMost of the housing stock is established rather than newly built.
  • People wanting a compact walkable commercial centerWestwood's size and layout make most daily trips easier by car than on foot.
Housing

What the housing market looks like.

Typical Home PriceRedfin median: $238,918 · Jul 2026

Redfin's latest three-month measure through July 2026 shows a median sale price of $238,918 in Westwood, up 20.1% year over year. Homes sold in a median 45 days, with 61 sales in the period. Westwood's large footprint includes older single-family homes, bungalows, Cape Cods, duplexes and pockets of larger historic housing; because the neighborhood varies so much by street, the median should be treated as a broad reference point rather than a block-level estimate.

Property tax note: Property taxes vary by parcel and taxing district. Check the appropriate county auditor record for a specific property.

Historic & Traditional Single-Family Homes

Older homes on mature streets make up much of Westwood's character.

Bungalows, Cape Cods & Brick Homes

Postwar and early-to-mid-century housing is common throughout the neighborhood.

Duplexes & Small Multifamily

Two-family and small rental properties appear in several sections of Westwood.

Community Institutions

The institutions that hold a community together.

Churches lead this section, followed by libraries, charities, and other community-serving institutions in this neighborhood.

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