Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Blue Ash is a small city in Ohio with a population of 13,374. Residents earn $116,663 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, Blue Ash receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Blue Ash stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Blue Ash is $116,663, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Blue Ash among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Blue Ash is $365,700, 30% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,511 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Blue Ash is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 58 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,775 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.
Blue Ash is a highly educated community — 67.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Blue Ash experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 85.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.1% |
| 5% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,663 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $65,150 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,479 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $97,169 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 27,215 |
| County GDP | $107,275M |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Healthcare | 2,590 |
| Retail | 2,526 |
| Manufacturing | 920 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |
| Census Median | $365,700 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $441,604 |
| Median List Price | $585,000 |
| Median List Price | $585,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $222 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,511 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,985 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,087 |
| 160% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 28.2% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.8% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,669/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Total Violent | 57.6/100K |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 24.7/100K |
| Robbery | 32.9/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,774.6/100K |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 436.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,231.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 107.0/100K |
| Arson | 8.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 7.6 sq mi (19.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,764/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2461°N, 84.3868°W |
| County FIPS | 39061 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.0% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,764/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 41 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,590 |
| Restaurants | 2,075 |
| Retail Stores | 2,526 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 75 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Work from Home | 20.4% |