At a Glance
Median Income
$54,654
$28,483 per capita
Home Value
$137,900
Zillow: $178,176
Median Rent
$878/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
278/100K
2,673/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Cheviot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cheviot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cheviot a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cheviot residents earn a median household income of $54,654 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,483. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% 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 Cheviot is $137,900 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,176. Median rent is $878/month, with 34.7% 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 1943.
Safety & Crime
Cheviot reports 278 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,673/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Cheviot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cheviot has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population8,655
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density7,397/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$54,654
Per Capita$28,483
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A+
Home Value$137,900
Rent$878
Ownership53.8%
Zillow$178,176
Housing Units4,010
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
F
Violent278/100K
Property2,673/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary665/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation921 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries41
Did You Know?
The median home in Cheviot was built in 1943.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.