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Walnut Hills

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  • B
    Overall Grade
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B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B
  2. Crime & Safety
    D+
  3. Housing
    D+
  4. Nightlife
    A+
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    B
  7. Jobs
    C+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    A
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Walnut Hills is a neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio with a population of 6,271. Walnut Hills is in Hamilton County. Living in Walnut Hills offers residents a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Walnut Hills there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Walnut Hills and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Walnut Hills are above average.
About Walnut Hills...
Population
6,271

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$128,136
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$566
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    81%
  • Own
    19%
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Walnut Hills Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
D+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    981
    283
  • Murder
    16
    6
  • Rape
    —
    41
  • Robbery
    1,307
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    1,510
    500
  • Theft
    6,241
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    669
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$24,412
National
$55,322
Children
19%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    9%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    13%
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    Walnut Hills Reviews

    1
    I like the new businesses coming to the neighborhood. It creates a diverse environment for the community. One thing I didn't like was all of the pan handling going on. I couldn't pump gas at the station without being asked several times for change.
    • Aug 23 2017
    • Overall Experience
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