Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati OH scores 1/100 on safety (well below average). Crime is about 110% above the national average. Research block-level crime data and visit after dark before you commit.

Detail: overall crime index 210 (100 = avg); violent crime index 211; property crime index 209. Indexes near 100 track a typical U.S. load. Higher means more crime pressure on that category.

Campus scores in the report: Cincinnati Elementary (elementary) at 7/10; Cincinnati Middle School (middle) at 7/10; Cincinnati High School (high) at 8/10. On this 10-point scale, 7 is solidly middle; 9 is a standout.

District picture: about B+ (above average) · Top 35% statewide. Student-teacher staffing: 16:1. If schools drive your move, compare the specific campuses that serve your target address against statewide peers.

Typical rent in Cincinnati is about $1,353/month (moderate). At $1,353/month for a typical unit, you need about $48,708+ in household income to rent comfortably without stretching (3× rent × 12). Typical home value: $192,000.

Median household income is $49,191, property taxes run about 1.45%, and homes typically sell in around 28 days. Local median income ($49,191) clears the $48,708 comfort line for that rent.

Walk Score 68 (Somewhat Walkable); transit score 42 (Some Transit).

Average temperature is about 72°F (highs near 84°F, lows near 61°F).

Most of the year is outdoor-friendly; peak summer still needs AC for comfort. Cooling costs matter more than heating for most of the year. If you visit, go in late summer so you feel the heat, not just a mild weekend.

Who tends to thrive in Cincinnati: (1) Renters who want $1,353/month housing without coastal prices (comfort income is about $48,708) (2) Households earning $48,708+ who can clear the 3× rent rule at $1,353/month (3) Movers with a locked job offer in Cincinnati who already priced rent, schools, and commute (4) Buyers comparing mid-size metros who will tour multiple ZIPs before signing

Who should look elsewhere: (1) People with young kids who want to let them roam freely (crime pressure is real here; safety 1/100) (2) Households expecting top marks on rent, safety, and schools at once (Cincinnati does not clear every bar) (3) People who will not research ZIP-level crime and school maps before leasing

Income sniff test: clear about $48,708 household income for $1,353/month rent. Under that, pick a cheaper ZIP or a different city.

Moving to Cincinnati requires serious research first. Safety scores 1/100 which is significantly below average. If you have a specific reason to be here that justifies the tradeoff, go in with eyes open on neighborhood selection.