At a Glance
Median Income
$51,707
$38,878 per capita
Home Value
$215,300
Zillow: $244,309
Median Rent
$953/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
845/100K
4,303/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
283 sunny days/yr
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
3.2 / 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 4.5% (25% 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 $244,309. 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 845 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 122% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,303/100K. The murder rate is 21.1/100K.
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 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population309,595
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density3,974/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,707
Per Capita$38,878
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$107,275M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,479
Housing
A
Home Value$215,300
Rent$953
Ownership38.9%
Zillow$244,309
Housing Units159,732
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent845/100K
Property4,303/100K
Murder21.1/100K
Assault444/100K
Burglary912/100K
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,669/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days283/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.3% 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.