Cincinnati, Ohio
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Cincinnati.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati, OH has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 71 (among the more affordable large markets in this catalog; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $215,300 and median rent about $953, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $51,707. Typical commute is 24 minutes; summer highs average 85°F. Violent-offense rates run about 844.6 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 71U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $215,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $953U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $51,707U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.6%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 24 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 844.6per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 85°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Cincinnati compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 314,915City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $51,707Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year34% below U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 71ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year29% below U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $215,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year29% below U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $953City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year29% below U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.6%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 24 minNear U.S. avg (25 min)U.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 499% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 844.6annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)44% above U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 4302.5annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)39% above U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 85°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals2.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 26°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 43.4 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals32% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 233As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Cincinnati grew 6.0% from 296,980 in 2010 to 314,915 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Cincinnati expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Cincinnati runs 29 points lower on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 71 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $215,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $953 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Cincinnati?
Budget first around $953/month rent or $215,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $215,300
- Median rent $953/month
- Median household income $51,707
What is the job market like in Cincinnati?
Labor-market context for Cincinnati: unemployment 3.6% and median income $51,707. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 3.6% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $51,707
How long is the typical commute in Cincinnati?
Plan on roughly 24 minutes each way in Cincinnati. Walk Score estimates around 49 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 24 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 49/100
Is Cincinnati safer than similar U.S. cities?
Cincinnati's FBI-derived violent rate (~844.6/100k) sits at or above the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 844.6 per 100k
- Property 4302.5 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Cincinnati?
Cincinnati's climate profile: 85°F summer peaks, 26°F winter mornings, 43.4" annual rainfall, and 233 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 85°F
- Winter low 26°F
- 43.4 in rain · 233 sunny days
Relocators eyeing Cincinnati, Ohio will find roughly 314,915 residents within city limits. Median household income is roughly $51,707, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 71 — among the more affordable large markets in this catalog on housing costs (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $215,300 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
Cincinnati is compact enough that a single wrong neighborhood choice is easy to feel day to day — visit at commute hour before signing. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Cincinnati with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Great Lakes industry towns and Midwestern seasons still set the tone. The normals show about 43.4 inches of rain and 233 sunny days across a typical year. Plan on roughly 24 minutes each way for a typical commute; Walk Score is about 49. Unemployment recently ran near 3.6%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. FBI CDE violent-offense rates run comparatively high (~844.6 per 100k annualized), so block-by-block due diligence is especially important.
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Cincinnati city, 1600000US3915000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Hamilton County, July 2026 — As of 2026-09-10 · July 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00093812 CINCINNATI LUNKEN AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10