Living in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cincinnati · Census data 2020–2024
Cincinnati has 311,224 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $52,909 (26% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $230,900, the median rent is $1,001/month.
Cincinnati at a glance
- Population
- 311,224
- Median age
- 33.2State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $52,909State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $230,900State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $1,001/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 39.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Cincinnati a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Ohio median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Cincinnati
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cincinnati the median home value is $230,900, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,001 per month, which is 30.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,640 a month in housing costs.
Cincinnati median household income
The median household income in Cincinnati is $52,909 and the income per person is $40,324. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in Cincinnati: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 160,409
- Owner-occupied
- 39.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.2%
- Vacant
- 10%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.06
Cincinnati demographics
- Population
- 311,224
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 144,297
- Foreign-born
- 7%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cincinnati ›
Education in Cincinnati
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Cincinnati have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cincinnati
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 15%
- Drive alone
- 64.6%
- Public transit
- 5.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Cincinnati vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | 311,224 | $52,909 | $230,900 | $1,001 |
| St. Bernard | 3,983 | $67,083 | $162,700 | $923 |
| Dayton | 5,743 | $65,992 | $163,500 | $1,137 |
| Bellevue | 5,636 | $71,166 | $206,500 | $1,265 |
| Norwood | 19,114 | $71,611 | $258,700 | $981 |
| Elmwood Place | 2,466 | $44,692 | $69,900 | $1,067 |
| Woodlawn | 181 | $84,821 | $202,300 | $1,556 |
| Newport | 13,967 | $60,853 | $217,600 | $1,087 |
| Ludlow | 4,378 | $65,284 | $184,800 | $1,233 |
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What is the median household income in Cincinnati, OH?
The median household income in Cincinnati is $52,909, 26% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cincinnati?
The median home value in Cincinnati is $230,900, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in Cincinnati?
The median gross rent in Cincinnati is $1,001 per month, about 30.1% of household income.
Is Cincinnati, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Ohio median; home values 7% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Cincinnati?
The median age in Cincinnati is 33.2 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in Cincinnati?
The average commute to work in Cincinnati is 22 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cincinnati?
The unemployment rate in Cincinnati is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cincinnati?
41.8% of adults in Cincinnati have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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