The Town FilesCincinnati, Ohio
City in Hamilton County · population 309,317 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $230,900
- Household income
- $52,909
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 33.2
Cincinnati is a city of 309,317 people in Hamilton County, Ohio. The median home is worth $230,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 98% of Ohio towns, hipper than 98% of Ohio towns.
How Cincinnati ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Cincinnati is worth $230,900, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $52,909, which is more affordable than 3% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,001 a month. 39.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Cincinnati | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $230,900 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,001 | $914 |
| Median household income | $52,909 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 39.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1951 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Cincinnati
| People | Cincinnati | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.2 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 20.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.5% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in Cincinnati
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cincinnati since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 8.0 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 13 deaths and 579 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 19, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 99 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 8, 1998.
Severe weather in Hamilton County since 1996
Hamilton County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Jobs and pay in Hamilton County
Hamilton County had 515,652 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $76,924 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Cincinnati itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Cincinnati
173 public schools with 98,860 students, about 17.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | 7-12 | 2,500 | 19.2 |
| Oak Hills High School | 9-12 | 2,285 | 24.6 |
| West Clermont High School | 9-12 | 2,172 | 19.9 |
| Colerain High School | 9-12 | 1,754 | 23.1 |
| Princeton High School | 9-12 | 1,691 | 17.6 |
| Sycamore High School | 8-12 | 1,677 | 15.2 |
| Dohn Community (charter) | 9-12 | 1,675 | 32.8 |
| Western Hills University High School | 7-12 | 1,352 | 20.5 |
| Withrow University High School | 7-12 | 1,328 | 15.8 |
| Princeton Community Middle School | 6-8 | 1,318 | 17.6 |
| School For Creative and Performing Arts | K-12 | 1,296 | 16.2 |
| Winton Woods High School | 9-12 | 1,262 | 16.0 |
Towns near Cincinnati
- St. Bernard, OH2.3 mi · 4,070 people · home $162,700
- Dayton, KY3.0 mi · 5,666 people · home $163,500
- Bellevue, KY3.1 mi · 5,548 people · home $206,500
- Norwood, OH3.1 mi · 19,043 people · home $258,700
- Newport, KY3.9 mi · 14,150 people · home $217,600
- Ludlow, KY4.2 mi · 4,385 people · home $184,800
- Golf Manor, OH4.6 mi · 3,814 people · home $157,300
- Fort Thomas, KY4.8 mi · 17,438 people · home $335,000
Cincinnati questions
Is Cincinnati, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Cincinnati scores better for retirees than 6% of Ohio towns and quieter than 2%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.2).
How much does a house cost in Cincinnati?
The median owner-occupied home in Cincinnati is valued at $230,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,909, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,001 a month.
What is the weather like in Cincinnati?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 16.0 inches of snow.
Does Cincinnati get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Cincinnati since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)