Overview Over the Rhine (OTR) is a small neighborhood just north of downtown Cincinnati. Famous for its architecture (featured in several movies), artisan shops, restaurants, and bars, it is widely considered one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Cincinnati. Areavibes gives OTR an A+ rating both for amenities and housing. Education OTR is adjacent to […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Downtown
Overview Downtown Cincinnati has a lot to offer everyone. Home to Fortune 500 companies, such as Procter & Gamble, General Electric Aviation, Kroger, 5th/3rd Bank, Western & Southern Financial, American Financial Group, AK Steel, and Cintas, as well as professional sports with Cincinnati Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati. Areavibes.com gives the amenities an A+ rating in […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Walnut Hills
Overview Walnut Hills is an urban hilltop neighborhood just northeast of downtown. It is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods and has been undergoing redevelopment for the last few years. Niche’s neighborhood guide gives it a B+ overall emphasizing its nightlife with an A+ rating. Niche also notes that it is in the top 25% […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Loveland (Updated for 2022)
Overview Loveland is a city about 15 miles northeast of Cincinnati and is seen as part of the Greater Cincinnati area. Areavibes.com rates it as “Exceptionally Livable” and gives it an overall rating of 88 which exceeds the Ohio average of 75.
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Norwood (Updated for 2022)
The city of Norwood, Ohio, despite being surrounded on every side by Cincinnati, is a distinct city and the second largest in Hamilton County. Much can be learned about it from the official website as well as the Wikipedia page. Point 2 Homes and Census Viewer offer lots of demographic data on the area, while Neighborhood Scout […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Mariemont (Updated for 2022)
The Village of Mariemont is a suburb of northeastern Cincinnati. Its official website gives a good overview, and Wikipedia also provides a synopsis. Area Vibes describes Mariemont as “Exceptionally Livable.”
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Anderson (Updated for 2022)
Overview: Anderson is a township east of downtown Cincinnati. Lots of information can be found on its official website as well as Wikipedia. In addition, Sperling’s Best Places offers an overview of the township, while AreaVibes gives it a 68 overall and has a helpful breakdown for different areas of interest. City-Data provides a lot of raw information for […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Mt. Washington (Updated for 2022)
Overview: Mt. Washington lies just east of downtown Cincinnati and is near the Ohio River. Its Wikipedia page offers a brief history of the neighborhood. The Community Council site will tell you what is currently going on in the community. Next Door offers some crowdsourced information on the area, while Trulia has a demographic breakdown and other important data. Additional overview […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Madisonville (Updated for 2022)
Overview: Madisonville is a community northeast of downtown Cincinnati that sits between Hyde Park, Oakley, Madeira, and Mariemont. With its proximity to so many other communities, it offers easy access to the nightlife, parks, restaurants, and recreation of these other parts of town. However, Madisonville also has plenty to offer of its own. If you’re […]
Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Oakley (Updated for 2022)
Overview: Oakley is a large neighborhood on the east side of Cincinnati, bordering Hyde Park and Pleasant Ridge. You can find a lot of basic information on their community council website, as well as the Wikipedia page. In addition, there is a great history of the Oakley available through cincy.com. For families interested in education, Oakley has several options […]
