What are the best neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH?
The current top-ranked neighborhoods include Mt. Lookout, Fruit Hill, Linwood, Hyde Park, California. Rankings use the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index.
City Rankings
Best neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH
Eligible neighborhoods: 48
| Neighborhood | County | City Rank | Index | National Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Lookout | Hamilton County | #1 of 48 | 82.1 | 99.1 |
| Fruit Hill | Hamilton County | #2 of 48 | 79.0 | 98.1 |
| Linwood | Hamilton County | #3 of 48 | 76.0 | 96.6 |
| Hyde Park | Hamilton County | #4 of 48 | 73.9 | 95.0 |
| California | Hamilton County | #5 of 48 | 71.6 | 92.9 |
| Forestville | Hamilton County | #6 of 48 | 64.2 | 81.9 |
| Mt. Adams | Hamilton County | #7 of 48 | 62.9 | 79.2 |
| Columbia-Tusculum | Hamilton County | #8 of 48 | 62.8 | 78.9 |
| Oakley | Hamilton County | #9 of 48 | 61.0 | 75.2 |
| Pendleton | Hamilton County | #10 of 48 | 60.1 | 73.3 |
| Pleasant Ridge | Hamilton County | #11 of 48 | 55.8 | 63.5 |
| Mt. Washington | Hamilton County | #12 of 48 | 55.7 | 63.3 |
| Paddock Hills | Hamilton County | #13 of 48 | 51.4 | 52.3 |
| Madisonville | Hamilton County | #14 of 48 | 51.0 | 51.6 |
| Sayler Park | Hamilton County | #15 of 48 | 50.8 | 50.9 |
| Clifton | Hamilton County | #16 of 48 | 50.3 | 49.9 |
| Northside | Hamilton County | #17 of 48 | 49.5 | 47.9 |
| Kennedy Heights | Hamilton County | #18 of 48 | 49.0 | 46.5 |
| Riverside | Hamilton County | #19 of 48 | 46.8 | 41.5 |
| East End | Hamilton County | #20 of 48 | 46.4 | 40.4 |
| Evanston | Hamilton County | #21 of 48 | 43.6 | 34.3 |
| Central Business District | Hamilton County | #22 of 48 | 43.6 | 34.2 |
| Carthage | Hamilton County | #23 of 48 | 43.1 | 33.0 |
| West Price HIll | Hamilton County | #24 of 48 | 42.9 | 32.7 |
| South Fairmount | Hamilton County | #25 of 48 | 42.9 | 32.5 |
Questions and Answers
Questions About Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, OH
What is the #1 ranked neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH?
Mt. Lookout is currently #1 of 48 eligible neighborhoods in this cohort with an index of 82.1.
How many neighborhoods are ranked in Cincinnati, OH?
48 neighborhoods currently form the eligible published ranking cohort for Cincinnati, OH.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Value Opportunity in Cincinnati, OH?
Linwood has the strongest current Value Opportunity score in this group at 86.1.
Which neighborhood is rising fastest in Cincinnati, OH?
Winton Hills has the strongest current year-over-year Zillow housing change in this group at 9.8%.
Which neighborhood has the strongest Stability and Strength score in Cincinnati, OH?
Mt. Lookout currently has the strongest Stability and Strength score in this group at 85.1.
Which neighborhood has the highest estimated household income in Cincinnati, OH?
California has the highest current NDS-derived median household income in this group at approximately $170,581.
How are neighborhood rankings in Cincinnati, OH calculated?
Neighborhoods are ranked by the certified Best Neighborhoods USA Index. Every published local rank includes the eligible denominator, and identity composition is excluded from scoring.
Current governed city ranking
Top Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Ohio
#1
Mt. Lookout
Cincinnati, Ohio
#2
Fruit Hill
Cincinnati, Ohio
#3
Linwood
Cincinnati, Ohio
#4
Hyde Park
Cincinnati, Ohio
#5
California
Cincinnati, Ohio
#6
Forestville
Cincinnati, Ohio
#7
Mt. Adams
Cincinnati, Ohio
#8
Columbia-Tusculum
Cincinnati, Ohio
#9
Oakley
Cincinnati, Ohio
#10
Pendleton
Cincinnati, Ohio
#11
Pleasant Ridge
Cincinnati, Ohio
#12
Mt. Washington
Cincinnati, Ohio
#13
Paddock Hills
Cincinnati, Ohio
#14
Madisonville
Cincinnati, Ohio
#15
Sayler Park
Cincinnati, Ohio
#16
Clifton
Cincinnati, Ohio
#17
Northside
Cincinnati, Ohio
#18
Kennedy Heights
Cincinnati, Ohio
#19
Riverside
Cincinnati, Ohio
#20
East End
Cincinnati, Ohio
#21
Evanston
Cincinnati, Ohio
#22
Central Business District
Cincinnati, Ohio
#23
Carthage
Cincinnati, Ohio
#24
West Price HIll
Cincinnati, Ohio
#25
South Fairmount
Cincinnati, Ohio