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Hamilton County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Ohio
  • 11 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    B-
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    A
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    B
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B+
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Hamilton County is located in Ohio with a population of 808,703. Hamilton County is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Hamilton County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Hamilton County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hamilton County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hamilton County are above average.
Population
808,703

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$145,800
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$749
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    42%
  • Own
    58%
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Hamilton County Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    235.9
    282.7
  • Murder
    12.3
    6.1
  • Rape
    59.7
    40.7
  • Robbery
    216.8
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    718.7
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,587.3
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    297.2
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    10%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    14%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    14%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    10%
    13%

Working in Hamilton County

Jobs
B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$52,389
National
$55,322
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    Hamilton County Reviews

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    I have lived here all of my life and its still good but once the older people go it will turn into a starter neighborhood. Everything is nearby from things to have fun at, restaurants, grocery stores, and gas stations all within a 3-5 minute drive. You are able to walk to the high school from my house in 5 minutes which is really convenient. Most people around the neighborhood are friendly and helpful. There haven't been any bad things to happen around my neighborhood since I remember. It can be quiet but once warm weather hits all the kiddos go outside and run the neighborhood, most are respectful.
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    Hamilton county is very close to numerous colleges. Jobs are a variety of work places. There are plenty of shopping place ranging from expensive to dirt cheap products. Plenty of places to have fun. There are parks, arcades, soccer fields, baseball fields, and everything in between. In a way, it is kind of like a sample of the entire US. So come on down Y'all.
    As a teenager, I've really come to appreciate the area I've grown up in. There are several parks for young kids, plenty of beginner job opportunities, and pretty much anything else you could ask for. If it isn't here, it's close by. I've met all my life long friends in this area through our sense of community.