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2019 Best Places to Buy a House in OhioAbout this List

Explore the best places to buy a house based on home values, property taxes, home ownership rates, housing costs, and real estate trends. Ranking based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, and other data sources. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.

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  1. Minster

    • Town in Ohio
    • 7 reviews
    #1 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Minster is a great community, everyone knows everyone, small town living is the best living. Minster's schools are some of the best schools in the area. Minster's athletics are superb, and continue the tradition of excellence with 36 and counting state championships.
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    • 2,976 Population
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  2. Five Points

    • Suburb of Dayton, OH
    • 2 reviews
    #2 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Niche User: I think the city I live in has great safety, and not only because of the police force but also the community. We all seem to come together when something tragic happens and are very supportive.
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    • 1,830 Population
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  3. Sherwood

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 15 reviews
    #3 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Niche User: Where I lived, the people were really kind and generous and so very welcoming when my family moved in. The school district was rated excellent every year by the state and I didn't see it changing any time soon. My high school, Turpin High School, won the silver award for being one of the highest ranked schools in the nation. Children definitely receive a high quality of education in a safe and inviting environment. There was also very many choices for entertainment and fun things to do. My family personally loved to go to the Reds games and I loved to go to Newport and look around and visit the aquarium. There were many safe and beautiful parks and many fun school events. There were also many opportunities to give back to the community and serve others which I absolutely loved. I am very grateful that I grew up in Anderson township. I always felt safe and at home and happy. I received an excellent education that is helping me now through college. I would do it all over and move to Anderson with my family if I got the chance. The future only looks brighter.
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    • 3,424 Population
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  4. Bluffton

    • Town in Ohio
    • 7 reviews
    #4 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Bluffton is a close knit community with an encouraging atmosphere. The smallness provides the opportunity to develop close relationships with your neighbors and other members of the community. There are many public events held on main street that bring people together. All events are family friendly and provide a wonderful location to raise a family. There are various places for families to enjoy, including two parks, a public pool, and the local movie theater. The popcorn is amazing! The public school system provides a great place for children to learn and find good role models, as well as the numerous local churches of many different denominations. Bluffton is a fantastic community to reside in.
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    • 4,383 Population
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  5. Perrysburg

    • Town in Ohio
    • 108 reviews
    #5 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Perrysburg is a comfortable, safe place to establish a foundation and build a family. It is a growing suburb in the Greater Toledo area and is ranked in the top 30 places to raise a family in Ohio. The Perrysburg public education system is excellent, and the high school offers a large variety of courses designed to meet the individual needs of the students and their futures. One will not become easily bored in Perrysburg, as there are many different places that offer fun activities for all ages. The Levis Commons shopping center is home to some of the best restaurants in town, and downtown Perrysburg holds a farmer's market every week in the summer. The Way Public Library also hosts frequent family-friendly events. The only negative thing about Perrysburg is the lack of diversity; however, Perrysburg is a welcoming city to all and is constantly evolving.
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    • 21,327 Population
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  6. Northland

    • Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
    • 45 reviews
    #6 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: I grew up in this area and have met a lot of people. The school system isn't great and needs much more commitment from the city as well as parents. Jobs are everywhere here.
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    • 57,076 Population
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  9. Far North

    • Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
    • 33 reviews
    #7 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Niche User: I love the Little Lebanon restaurant near my house, it reminds me of childhood. Great food, happy owners.
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    • 30,684 Population
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  10. Madeira

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 26 reviews
    #8 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Madeira is a great small town for every type of life style. The school system there is phenomenal from K-12 with many students going on to attend prestigious universities. This does make the school very hyper competitive though which can be hard for some students. There are also a variety of activities in the summer for families like free summer concerts, Shakespeare in the park, and the wiffle ball league. There is also a great sense of community with everyone in the town. Everyone comes out for the football games on Friday nights in the falls and is always there to help each other in their time of need. Overall, Madeira is a great small town to live in.
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    • 8,993 Population
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  11. Ross

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 7 reviews
    #9 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Ross is a quiet and rural area. You see some of the same people out and about each day which is a great feeling, because Ross is a small town also. Ross Public Schools are some of the best. Rated a blue ribbon school and in the top of the best school in Ohio, your child will get the proper education they will need. Safety in Ross is pretty good with a police station only minutes away from houses. Soccer complexes are close by for kids and parents to enjoy some family time. There, are some job opportunities available in Ross like working at a pizza place or IGA. The only thing I would change about Ross is having a large grocery store like Meigher closer than 20 minutes away. However, Ross is a great community, one you should definitely join.
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    • 3,466 Population
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  12. Columbia Tusculum

    • Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH
    • 1 review
    #10 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Columbia Tusculum is a small up and coming neighborhood 15 minutes east of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The area has a few staple locations that are must-have go to spots, such as: Zip's, Terry's Turf Club, several parks and vintage shops, making the shopping experience one of a kind. The housing development is only growing. The older houses are being flipped into higher end properties making great starter homes for couples, professionals, or being rented out. With Columbia Tusculum being on the rise with development, new businesses are also flocking to this east side town, including fitness centers, bars, restaurants, and breweries. The people in the town are mostly locals so everyone is friendly, there's even a neighborhood site for people to post for missing animals, traffic, yard sales, neighborhood watch, park events, and plays.
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    • 1,787 Population
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  13. Salem Heights

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 13 reviews
    #11 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Parent: As an outsider, it is hard to meet people in the area as most never leave here. Yet, that is a great thing about community. Everyone knows everyone and lends a hand. Everyone seems to be familiar with families and they help raise children together and watch out for one another.

    It is very easy to get to one side of town to another. The city downtown is nice yet, each city or burb has a unique quality as well.
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    • 3,132 Population
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  14. New Bremen

    • Town in Ohio
    • 8 reviews
    #12 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: New Bremen is a very small town with very close-knit people. Everyone seems to know each other. The school system is great--it has small class sizes, caring teachers, and competitive academic scores. There are several restaurants and churches, and a few stores and businesses. The canal path behind the library is a gorgeous place to walk. If you're looking for things to do, there are multiple parks, the canal path, the library, the public pool, the bowling alley, and the movie theater. That's about it. If you're looking for anything else, you're of luck. Your best bet for a job is the factory in town, Crown. This is a very well-kept, safe location--great for raising a family.
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    • 3,085 Population
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  15. Mason

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 136 reviews
    #13 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: As a graduate of Mason High School and apart of the town for my entire life I have created amazing memories in this town. With my graduating class be so large I was able to create connections with different people with different views. The education given is very high quality and I have never felt unsafe walking around town. Recently they have really put an emphasis on the mental health of all the students at the high school and K-8. There is plenty to do around town on any given night and is just far enough away from the city that the traffic isn't awful but you are still able to go to Cincinnati or even Dayton for a night out. With a P&G plant being off of the main road that goes through town the job opportunities are great and still expanding with the additions they are adding to the building. Great place to live, especially with a family!
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    • 32,317 Population
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  16. Powell

    • Suburb of Columbus, OH
    • 42 reviews
    #14 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: I’ve lived near 3 other cities, Powell is my favorite. Other reviews mentioned rich, stuck up people, I don’t have that impression. Our household income is 100k, we live comfortably in Powell. Other suburbs of Columbus house the areas wealthiest. It’s a small town, a healthy community with very little obesity. There’s plenty of parks and paved paths for biking/running, restaurants cater to a healthy lifestyle too. Most students are in at least one sport. Favorites of Powell: zoo, splash pad/playground downtown, YMCA outdoor toddler pool, community festivals and Local Roots.
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    • 12,658 Population
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  17. Highland Heights

    • Suburb of Cleveland, OH
    • 29 reviews
    #15 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: I think Highland Heights is a wonderful community. It is safe and family friendly. The houses range in affordability and the taxes are fairly decent. I would like to see some more programs or activities at the community center. They have programs for young kids and seniors, nothing for in between. Other than that I enjoy the community!
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    • 8,380 Population
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  18. Wyoming

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 12 reviews
    #16 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: The community is tight knit and everyone knows everyone. People have a strong sense of pride and the community is very safe and protected.
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    • 8,476 Population
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  19. Northwest Columbus

    • Neighborhood in Columbus, OH
    • 112 reviews
    #17 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Niche User: The general atmosphere is great because there is a lot to do and see. The Short North area has a community event once every month called Gallery Hop where shops, art shows, street vendors, and musical performers are all operating together. The sport related activities are also great as there are many restaurants open that cater to fans. Sports are one of the most important atmosphere building factors because nearly everyone is a Ohio State Football fan and can get excited for a common cause. The music scene is also great as there are many venues that offer performance opportunities to local artists in a positive environment. There are also people from all parts of the world that live here and it is a great experience being exposed to diversity. Overall, the area is great because there are many reasons for people to come together and have fun.
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    • 82,532 Population
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  22. Springboro

    • Suburb of Dayton, OH
    • 74 reviews
    #18 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: The Springboro community is very close, by people doing anything possible to help others in the community. There are always fundraisers to help people in need around the community. However, outsiders do say that this community can be a bit rude and wealthy. This is true, however, not every family is wealthy and rude. There is diversity in the community as far as wealth and very little as far as ethnicity. All in all, Springboro is a very welcoming place for families to live, children to grow up, and has an amazing school district.
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    • 18,084 Population
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  23. Dry Run

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 17 reviews
    #19 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Niche User: In the part of town I live in, there is very little major crime. The cops, though you don't always see them perusing the streets, when they get a call, they are on it. I once called 911 when I thought my house was being broken into and within 3 minutes of making the phone call, two cops were in my driveway.
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    • 7,961 Population
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  24. Whitehouse

    • Town in Ohio
    • 10 reviews
    #20 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Whitehouse, Ohio is apart of Anthony Wayne School District that embraces the importance of community and family. The areas continues to grow and develop for families, but will remain committed to making Whitehouse appear as though it has that small town vibe.
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    • 4,452 Population
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  25. Doylestown

    • Suburb of Cleveland, OH
    • 4 reviews
    #21 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Doylestown is a very nice place to live overall. Crime is almost nil, and everyone I've met has been kind and friendly. As in most towns of this size, expect to travel farther for work, shopping, and entertainment. The proximity to SR-21, I-76 and I-77 make the commute relatively painless. It's an acceptable trade-off for quiet living and peace of mind. BTW, Doylestown is 45 min. from Cleveland (at best) and in a different county; so calling it a suburb of that city is a bit of a stretch. Like much of Wayne County, the "flavor" of Doylestown is rural.
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    • 3,081 Population
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  26. Turpin Hills

    • Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
    • 4 reviews
    #22 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Parent: Anderson Township, overall is a nice area to live. The schools are wonderful, It is easy to get on the highway and close to downtown Cincinnati.
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    • 5,170 Population
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  27. Fort Loramie

    • Town in Ohio
    • 5 reviews
    #23 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: Fort Loramie is a very small town that consists of less than 1500 people; it's an everyone knows everyone type of town. The townspeople are always friendly and welcoming. Each person is extremely supportive, especially of the sports teams at the local high school and the businesses located throughout the community. Mostly everyone comes from the same background, German and Catholic. The town has little to no crime and safety issues. The town is also home to one of the biggest country music festivals, Country Concert.
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    • 1,459 Population
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  28. Oakwood

    • Suburb of Dayton, OH
    • 13 reviews
    #24 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: I grew up in the Miami Valley area & moved to Oakwood almost 5 years ago. 2 of my children had already graduated from a different school district, When we moved. Huge difference academically as our youngest is leaps & bounds ahead. Although sports are good, the schools strive for well rounded academic students & embrace the performing arts too. People are out everyday & evening walking, jogging, riding bikes. The majority of homes are well cared for & people utilize their front porches. The best, Dorothy Lane Market has their original store here, surrounded by boutique shops. An excellent restaurant, The Oakwood Club, along with a few other restaurants. As Dayton’s first suburb, Oakwood is in close proximity to downtown Dayton & conveniently located near the other suburbs & Wright Patterson AFB. Often, Oakwood gets a bad wrap & is accused of being snobbish. This accusation is completely false. I’ve never met a nicer group of folks in a community! Oakwood is our home!!
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    • 9,035 Population
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  29. Bexley

    • Suburb of Columbus, OH
    • 27 reviews
    #25 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

    Current Resident: I love going to school in Bexley, it's a great community. We may be a small school/suburb area but I think that's a big factor in what makes this community so unique. Class sizes are smaller; which allows everyone to get to know each other, between students or teachers or even the interactions between students and teachers. This allows great relationships to be built between students of different ages and provides students with lots of helping resources because the teachers want to see the students succeed. We all also live relatively close to each other; our town is about a 2 by 3 mile community, making anything from hangouts to community events easily accessible and fun. Since Bexley is small, we can have more educational funding. Allowing there to be a wider choice of classes, new technology, and more staff to further our education. Bexley is a great community that is very supportive and wants you to grow.
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    • 13,659 Population
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