At a Glance
Median Income
$116,663
$65,150 per capita
Home Value
$365,700
Zillow: $450,936
Median Rent
$1,511/mo
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
179/100K
1,812/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.0%
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.2%
8.9% smoking rate
How Blue Ash Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blue Ash's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blue Ash a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blue Ash residents earn a median household income of $116,663 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,150. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 27,215 business establishments, including 2,075 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blue Ash is $365,700 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,936. Median rent is $1,511/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Blue Ash reports 179 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,812/100K.
Education
67.0% of adults in Blue Ash hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blue Ash has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 52.
Data Overview
People
Population13,374
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density1,764/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,663
Per Capita$65,150
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$365,700
Rent$1,511
Ownership66.1%
Zillow$450,936
Housing Units6,150
Rent Burden21.8%
Crime
F
Violent179/100K
Property1,812/100K
Health
Obesity28.2%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation823 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.0%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+28.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute20 min
Broadband95.7%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Blue Ash was built in 1982.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Butler County Regional/Hogan Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.