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Hamilton County
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Hamilton County

#3 in Best Counties to Live in Ohio
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      B+
    Hamilton County is located in Ohio with a population of 826,790. 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
    826,790
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $172,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $875
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • 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
    • Burglary
      718.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,587.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      297.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      16%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      26%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      26%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Hamilton County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,080
    National
    $69,021
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