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Hamilton County

#5 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • County in Ohio
  • 12 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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. In Hamilton County, 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
    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

    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 a very friendly community. It is good for a family living since there is a great job opportunity, rent is cheap and houses have space.
      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.