Best neighborhoods in Cincinnati

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Mount Adams

4.5/5
Mount Adams
Ranked 1st best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Mt. Adams: Fun & vibrant, but a little bit pricey..."

- Christine Schiefer
As a former resident of Mt. Adams, I still consider it one of my favorite neighborhoods in Cincinnati. I lived there when I was young but, being older, I appreciate it now more than ever. There’s al...
39.1101793768873 -84.4953850585749
Ranked 2nd best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"OTR: Home to the Hip and Trendy"

- AndrewB
Over-the-Rhine is by far my favorite neighborhood in Cincinnati. I'm a young guy, so the overall atmosphere of youth and energy really appeals to me. I love going for walks down one Vine & Main St. Th...
39.1121563420542 -84.5161233640266
Ranked 3rd best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"A Great Place to Land in Cincinnati"

- MollyBlenk
My husband and I moved to Pleasant Ridge when I was five months pregnant with our first child. We are transplants to Cincinnati and after driving around various neighborhoods back in 2000, Pleasant R...
39.1774138737125 -84.4324418358961

Hyde Park

4/5
Ranked 4th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Hyde Park: Where Old Money Meets Young Professionals"

- SuzM
Hyde Park is an upscale neighborhood in the center of Cincinnati. The neighborhood was originally created to be an exclusive community for Cincinnati's wealthy elite. There are still a number of old...
39.1372722314229 -84.4381095128996
Ranked 5th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Columbia-Tusculum, a quaint neighborhood with architectural..."

- SuzM
Columbia-Tusculum is a historic neighborhood nestled between the Ohio River and nearby hills of East Walnut Hills, Mt. Lookout, and Hyde Park. It has a unique architectural charm not found elsewhere i...
39.1238105129191 -84.4389371156506

Clifton

3.5/5
Ranked 6th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Eclectic living In a College Neighborhood"

- Natilady
Clifton is a neighborhood of contrasts, with new apartments near campus and grand old homes in the Gaslight District. University of Cincinnati's main campus is located in Clifton. That tilts the popul...
39.1473117065759 -84.5175870551008
Ranked 7th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"North Avondale: “A Beautiful Piece of Heaven in the Middle o..."

- Christine Schiefer
As the title of this post suggests, North Avondale has been described as “a beautiful piece of heaven in the middle of the city...a place where you know your neighbors and care about each other.” As...
39.1557488403481 -84.4938917609222

Hartwell

3.5/5
Ranked 8th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Hartwell: Beautiful Properties in a Safe, Tight-Knit Communi..."

- Christine Schiefer
Though still within city limits, Hartwell is farther north than any other Cincinnati neighborhood, up near Reading. It’s still pretty conveniently located, as it’s right off of I-75 and Ronald Reagan...
39.209462920616 -84.4650582022113
Ranked 9th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Vibrant Walkable Neighborhood"

- mariawalley
EWH has it all! Easy walking to two business districts (DeSales Corner and O'Bryonville) and Eden Park. The neighborhood is known for it's large trees and beautiful homes. It has a very diverse colle...
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Oakley

3.5/5
Ranked 10th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Oakley: A Vibrant, Lively, Yet Affordable Place to Live"

- Christine Schiefer
Though widely known as being Hyde Park’s less swanky neighbor, Oakley actually has much more to offer. In some ways I think it’s an even nicer neighborhood to live in, considering the lower price tag...
39.1535798711359 -84.4279703382468
Ranked 11th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"College Hill is a quiet residential neighborhood"

- SuzM
College Hill is a diverse community and Cincinnati's fourth largest neighborhood. Hamilton Avenue, US Route 127, is the main artery passing through College Hill. College Hill is a neighborhood with a...
39.2016561505289 -84.5421911426708

Downtown

3/5
Ranked 12th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Downtown Cincinnati continues to grow as a residential neigh..."

- SuzM
For many years, not many people lived in Downtown Cincinnati. There were some residential buildings, but not a lot. Some of the places catered more to the less affluent denizens of the town. However,...
39.1040975179041 -84.5097160488685
Ranked 13th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Winton Place is now Spring Grove Village"

- SuzM
Winton Place is now called Spring Grove Village. In 2007 residents voted to change the name from Winton Place to Spring Grove Village in order to recognize the prominence Spring Grove Cemetery and Arb...
39.1743366805721 -84.5196687483481

Northside

3/5
Ranked 14th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Northside: A One-of-a-Kind Neighborhood in Every Sense of th..."

- Christine Schiefer
Northside is such a cool neighborhood! It can only be described as unique. I think it holds characteristics of all its surrounding neighborhoods, yet has turned into something exceptionally distinct...
39.1648399386732 -84.542154174627

Corryville

2.5/5
Ranked 15th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Everything a student would want and need..."

- erinleitner
Right now, Corryville is going through a transition, and I would say it is for the better. Right now, there are at least three new apartment buildings being constructed and there are other projects th...
39.1334745563307 -84.5056380391685

Madisonville

2.5/5
Ranked 16th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Madisonville is a decent mixed use neighborhood"

- SuzM
Madisonville is a mixed use neighborhood in the northeastern area of Cincinnati; the community was founded in 1809. There are a number of light industrial businesses along Duck Creek Road and numerous...
39.1601858257913 -84.395881153182

Walnut Hills

2.5/5
Ranked 17th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Location, Location, Location"

- mariawalley
Walnut Hills is the home of Eden Park, arguably Cincinnati's best park. The neighborhood has some of the best views in the city and many historic homes. The business district is up and coming. Ther...
39.1247999668421 -84.4898840824779

Evanston

2.5/5
Ranked 18th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Evanston is a large and diverse neighborhood"

- SuzM
Evanston is a large neighborhood that covers a diverse territory. One end of Evanston is made up of Xavier University and at the other end you will find the O'Bryonville district. In between, there is...
39.1398230582168 -84.4692508992126
Ranked 19th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"Camp Washington: It's More than Just Chili"

- Christine Schiefer
Though perhaps best known for its chili, Camp Washington has more to offer as a neighborhood. You’ll find beautiful homes, family-owned restaurants and businesses, and a proud community of residents....
39.136503881845 -84.5382154720031
Ranked 20th best neighborhood in Cincinnati

"A few Good things make this neighborhood special"

- Natilady
Kennedy Heights is a mostly residential neighborhood just east of Pleasant Ridge. It's mostly African American as well, but it still has more diversity than some other Cincinnati communities. It's a q...
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