At a Glance
Median Income
$51,707
$38,878 per capita
Home Value
$215,300
Zillow: $249,297
Median Rent
$953/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
857/100K
3,878/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.8%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.1% smoking rate
How Cincinnati Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cincinnati's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cincinnati a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cincinnati residents earn a median household income of $51,707 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,878. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% 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 Cincinnati is $215,300 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,297. Median rent is $953/month, with 29.5% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Cincinnati reports 857 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 125% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,878/100K. The murder rate is 22.1/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Cincinnati hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cincinnati 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
Population309,595
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,974/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,707
Per Capita$38,878
Unemployment6.8%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A
Home Value$215,300
Rent$953
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$249,297
Housing Units159,732
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent857/100K
Property3,878/100K
Murder22.1/100K
Assault539/100K
Burglary554/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI52 (Moderate)
Elevation761 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+17.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed221 Mbps
EV Stations139
Libraries41
Did You Know?
Cincinnati was founded in 1788.
The median home in Cincinnati was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 221 Mbps.
There are 2,075 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 75 fatal vehicle crashes.