2021 Best Places to Buy a House in Ohio

Minster

• Town in Ohio
• Rating 4.7 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: I love how close all of the members of the community are and how caring they are towards one another. Many of the members are people who have grown up in the town and came back to raise their families here as well so there are some very tight-knit groups of people who have known each other nearly their entire lives. The sense of togetherness is amazing, if a family is struggling with something the community will come together to try and help them in a way whether it be helping with the kids or bringing dinner to help make things easier...Read 10 Reviews

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Bainbridge

• Suburb of Cleveland, OH
• Rating 3.35 out of 5  17 reviews

Current Resident: Bainbridge is a wonderful and beautiful township that borders between city and country living. Within 5 minutes you can be to chagrin falls, Aurora farms outlets, on 422 to downtown or to neighboring suburbs. The township is safe and is surrounded by beautiful farm land and Metroparks. The Kenston schools are excellent! We love Bainbridge!! ❤️...Read 17 Reviews

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Ottawa Hills

• Suburb of Toledo, OH
• Rating 4 out of 5  12 reviews

Current Resident: A great community that provides outstanding safety and service for its residents, excellent walking and cycling routes along it's streets, and the top school system in Ohio year after year. Shopping and dining is abundant in the area along with cultural and sporting venues events. You really feel like you are part of a community!...Read 12 Reviews

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New Bremen

• Town in Ohio
• Rating 4.3 out of 5  10 reviews

Current Resident: New Bremen is a great small town. We take pride in academics, arts and athletics. The community is a great place for anyone of any age.Read 10 Reviews

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Oakwood

• Suburb of Dayton, OH
• Rating 4.57 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: My husband and I (mid-40s now and childfree) moved here over 16 years ago and absolutely love it here! We considered moving 8 or 9 years ago, but just couldn't stand to leave. There are homes for the wealthy and for those of who are not. The smaller, close lots make becoming friends with all of your neighbors a wonderful perk. Everyone is super friendly, helpful and caring. City services are bar none. Having severe medical issues, I've been on the receiving end of the cross trained police/fire/EMTs numerous times and their response time is about 2 minutes. Block parties are a common occurrence 3/4 of the year. Both rentals and owning are available. Schools are some of the top in the country. Very dog friendly (has a dog park). And there is very little crime. Like single digits per year...Read 21 Reviews

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Madeira

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 4.48 out of 5  31 reviews

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...Read 31 Reviews

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Bluffton

• Town in Ohio
• Rating 4.43 out of 5  7 reviews

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...Read 7 Reviews

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Five Points

• Suburb of Dayton, OH
• Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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.Read 2 Reviews

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South Lebanon

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 3.61 out of 5  23 reviews

Current Resident: We have lived in South Lebanon for the last 13 years and have really enjoyed our time here. It's a small growing city. One of the longest bike trails in the USA runs right through this city too! There are many stores and restaurants located here. Students who live in this city attend Kings High School. They offer AP college level classes which is really nice. It's located just behind one of the largest Amusement parks in the country, perfect for summer vacation!...We actually have our house on the market now to downsize as our daughter has moved out, went to college and got married. We live in a very nice community called Stone Brook just minutes from Kings High School, Interstate 71 & Route 48. It's a beautiful home with 3800+ sq ft living space, soaring 18' ceilings, beautiful Kitchen with a new huge granite island, 3 car large garage, quiet neighborhood, all underground cabling, swimming, trials, shopping! Check it out at: 419 Forest Edge Drive, South Lebanon, Ohio 45065...Read 23 Reviews

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Sherwood

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 3.87 out of 5  15 reviews

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...Read 15 Reviews

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Wyoming

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 4.25 out of 5  16 reviews

Current Resident: Wyoming is a beautiful city with amazing people! Not only is our high school amazing for academics but we also are known for sports. Our athletics program is like no other and it helps to build hard-working, motivated, non-stop individuals...Read 16 Reviews

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Loveland Park

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

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Waterville

• Suburb of Toledo, OH
• Rating 3.89 out of 5  27 reviews

Current Resident: Nice, quiet, safe town! I live near the Maumee river and it is so beautiful. My only issue is the smells of the muddy maumee! My apartment is in the country but close to everything. It is hard to find a apartment that has that country feel. I feel safe in Waterville to the point where if I leave my daughter in the car quick to run into my apartment, I know I am in a safe place. Waterville is a great place to raise a family and I think my daughter and I are lifers!...Read 27 Reviews

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Boston Heights

• Suburb of Cleveland, OH
• Rating 4 out of 5  4 reviews

Current Resident: This is the best town I have lived in. People are down to earth, friendly, and concerned about each other. The police and emergency services are amazing - I feel very safer here.Read 4 Reviews

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Powell

• Suburb of Columbus, OH
• Rating 4.17 out of 5  52 reviews

Current Resident: I've lived in Powell for a little over 2 years and I am planning to stay. Powell offers an excellent lifestyle including top schools, a beautiful landscape, if you're a foodie there is something so good for everyone, the roads are clear in the winter with few areas needing construction, the people are friendly yet busy, and the homes are very well built! Powell is close to downtown Columbus, Dublin Bridge District, & many more fun to visit areas. The parks are well placed, as well as bike paths. I feel safe anywhere in the area and leave vehicles out of garage with no worries. The area is growing with plentiful employment opportunities. Overall Powell is an amazing place to raise a family or live an active healthy lifestyle...Read 52 Reviews

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Mason

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  165 reviews

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!...Read 165 Reviews

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Coldwater

• Town in Ohio
• Rating 4.09 out of 5  11 reviews

Current Resident: Coldwater is a small town in midwest Ohio . The people that live here are welcoming and friendly, and will do almost anything to help one another. Your neighbors are your friends, not strangers who you live next to. There is a public elementary, middle, and high school in Coldwater that the kids attend. Coldwater is a part of the Midwest Athletic Conference so sports are a big deal. A lot of people in this area are Catholic and it is often refereed to as "God's Country". There are multiple opportunities for employment in this area-- especially with the expansion that is being done to Mercer Health Community Hospital that is located here. I would recommend this town to anyone who is looking to live in a smaller, rural area...Read 11 Reviews

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Perrysburg

• Suburb of Toledo, OH
• Rating 3.98 out of 5  116 reviews

Current Resident: Overall, my experience living in Perrysburg has been positive. It is a safe area with little to no crime and is a tight-knit community. The schools here are great, as well. The teachers focus on giving the students the best possible experience and education. However, some members of the community can be hateful. There have been a plethora of times where hateful messages have been written on bathroom walls, you see them in people's yard signs, on car stickers, a little bit of everywhere. There is also a slight lack of diversity. Most people here are white, upper-class, cisgender and straight. A little more diversity and less hate would make this place an even better place to live. The good definitely outweighs the bad here, though...Read 116 Reviews

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Bay Village

• Suburb of Cleveland, OH
• Rating 4.22 out of 5  36 reviews

Current Resident: We moved to Bay Village because of their amazing school district, but the sense of community and safety have made us fall in love with our little town. It’s wonderful living in a town that is so family friendly! The only downside is that it’s not exactly a cheap place to live. Real estate is expensive and offers beautiful lakeside home, but there is also smaller, ranch style homes for the low income families. Due to the lack of businesses in Bay Village, the property taxes are some of the highest in the county. With that being said, it is by far worth the expense to live in such a beautiful, happy, safe community. There’s no way else I would want to live!...Read 36 Reviews

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Beckett Ridge

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 3.8 out of 5  5 reviews

Niche User: The police officers are visible and they do respond in great time.Read 5 Reviews

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Solon

• Suburb of Cleveland, OH
• Rating 3.74 out of 5  105 reviews

Current Resident: I would like to see an increase in diversity and acceptance of culture. There are many types of people in this world, and communities like ours should begin to welcome diversity and change to create a hub of acceptance and growth!...Read 105 Reviews

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Montgomery

• Suburb of Cincinnati, OH
• Rating 4.37 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: Montgomery has the character of a quintessential suburb! It is safe, diverse, friendly, and filled with every amenity imaginable. Our home here in this school district and community continue to be one of the best investment we have ever made...Read 19 Reviews

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South Russell

• Suburb of Cleveland, OH
• Rating 4.63 out of 5  8 reviews

Current Resident: We have lived here about a year and came from a very populated suburb in Ohio. S. Russell is "semi-rural"...so quiet, extremely safe, plenty of amenities close by, charming Chagrin Falls minutes away, and a fantastic, small school district. The only negatives would be lack of diversity and major chains are 25-30 minutes away. I found that the city council/board is very curious about residential attitudes, and they actually listen and vote the direction that the majority of residents wish. The police force is always present and have a positive impact on the community - the kids love them. I have no complaints - only positives about our experience here so far...Read 8 Reviews

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Canfield

• Suburb in Ohio
• Rating 4.08 out of 5  37 reviews

Current Resident: The city of Canfield is quite the Goldilocks city, for it satisfies the needs of most people who come to reside in it. Canfield is a small but relatively affluent suburb that is conveniently situated between a variety of hot destinations, making travel very easy while securing the comforts of a small-town feel. It is not far from Youngstown, and some even live in Canfield while travelling to work in Cleveland, Akron/Canton, and Pittsburgh. Nevertheless, Canfield features a number of local and national options for entertainment and dining... There is a good variety of age in the population, although diversity is somewhat lacking. For a public school system, Canfield's public schools tend to offer an above average education, a reason many people actually come to the city. Canfield is very safe, and protected further by an active law enforcement department and fire department. The city hosts a large annual fair that is a beloved tradition of residents and visitors alike...Read 37 Reviews

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Granville

Current Resident: Great little Née England style community. The home of Denison University we have parks, golfing and real sense of community. There just isn’t any downside. The town is big enough to support local businesses and small enough to feel safe and friendly. The schools are amazing and there are so many cultural events and opportunities available...Read 21 Reviews

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