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Cincinnati's neighborhoods conjure up too many stereotypes to count. You've got hipster areas, preppy places, neighborhoods where college kids thrive, and of course, ghettos.
It seems as if there's a neighborhood for everyone in Cincinnati.
And while the city consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the country thanks in part to a strong economy and tons of entertainment, it's not all rainbows and sunshine in Cincinnati. Some neighborhoods aren't as great as others.
So the question arises, which Cincinnati neighborhoods are the worst, and which are the best?
Today, we'll use science and data to determine which Cincinnati hoods need a little tender loving care - the sore thumbs of the Cincinnati area if you will. Realistically, you can't expect all the neighborhoods to be amazing, although Mount Lookout ranks way above the rest.
We examined 45 of Cincinnati's neighborhoods to find out the worst places to live. These places don't quite measure up to Cincinnati's reputation.
The Worst Neighborhoods In Cincinnati For 2022
So what's the worst neighborhood to live in Cincinnati for 2022? According to the most recent census data, North Fairmount looks to be the worst neighborhood in Cincinnati.
Read on to see how we determined the places around Cincinnati that need a pick-me-up. And remember, don't blame the messenger.
Once you're done, you can look at the bottom of the story for a complete chart of every neighborhood we looked at from worst to best. Looking for places to avoid outside of the city? You can also check out the worst suburbs of Cincinnati.
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The 10 Worst Neighborhoods In Cincinnati For 2022
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Population: 1,854
Rank Last Year: 1 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $42,480 (worst)
Median Income: $18,817 (4th worst)
More on North Fairmount: Data
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Population: 4,309
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $44,791 (2nd worst)
Median Income: $22,918 (7th worst)
More on South Fairmount: Data
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Population: 1,291
Rank Last Year: 2 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $58,229 (4th worst)
Median Income: $29,124 (11th worst)
More on Lower Price Hill: Data
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Population: 286
Rank Last Year: 4 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $70,550 (9th worst)
Median Income: $24,346 (8th worst)
More on Sedamsville: Data
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Population: 4,424
Rank Last Year: 5 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $54,567 (3rd worst)
Median Income: $17,985 (2nd worst)
More on East Westwood: Data
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Population: 2,803
Rank Last Year: 6 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $67,400 (8th worst)
Median Income: $14,152 (worst)
More on South Cumminsville: Data
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Population: 6,090
Rank Last Year: 7 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $63,660 (5th worst)
Median Income: $18,511 (3rd worst)
More on West End: Data
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Population: 5,882
Rank Last Year: 8 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $74,125 (11th worst)
Median Income: $26,537 (10th worst)
More on Winton Hills: Data
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Population: 6,754
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $63,989 (6th worst)
Median Income: $31,019 (14th worst)
More on Roselawn: Data
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Population: 11,611
Rank Last Year: 9 (No Change)
Median Home Value: $64,475 (7th worst)
Median Income: $29,480 (12th worst)
More on East Price Hill: Data
Methodology: How we determined the worst Cincinnati neighborhoods in 2022
To figure out how bad a place is to live in, we only needed to know what kinds of things people like and then decide what places have the least amount of those things. We threw the following criteria into this analysis in order to get the best, most complete results possible. We used this set of criteria for each neighborhood in Cincinnati:
- High unemployment (Less jobs)
- Low median income (Less pay)
- Low population density (No things to do)
- Low home values (No one's willing to pay to live here)
- High crime (Estimated)
Then, we ranked each neighborhood in Cincinnati, Ohio for each of these criteria from worst to best.
Next, we averaged the individual rankings for each criteria into a "Worst Score".
The neighborhood with the lowest "Worst Score" ranks as the worst neighborhood of Cincinnati.
Read on below to learn more about these terrible places around Cincinnati to live. Or skip to the end to see the list of all 45 neighborhoods ranked from worst to best.
This list is a scientific analysis based on real data and is completely unbiased. Hold on to your pants.
Summary: The Worst Neighborhoods Around Cincinnati
Well there you have it -- the worst of the neighborhoods in Cincinnati with North Fairmount landing at the bottom of the pack.
As we mentioned earlier, the neighborhoods in Cincinnati aren't all bad. Mount Lookout takes the cake as the best place to live in Cincinnati.
We ranked the neighborhoods from worst to best in the chart below.
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Where Are The Worst Neighborhoods To Live In Cincinnati For 2022?
| Rank | Neighborhood | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Fairmount | 1,854 |
| 2 | South Fairmount | 4,309 |
| 3 | Lower Price Hill | 1,291 |
| 4 | Sedamsville | 286 |
| 5 | East Westwood | 4,424 |
| 6 | South Cumminsville | 2,803 |
| 7 | West End | 6,090 |
| 8 | Winton Hills | 5,882 |
| 9 | Roselawn | 6,754 |
| 10 | East Price Hill | 11,611 |
| 11 | Camp Washington | 1,465 |
| 12 | Riverside | 1,427 |
| 13 | Avondale | 7,622 |
| 14 | Winton Place | 2,163 |
| 15 | Cuf | 16,520 |
| 16 | West Price Hill | 19,093 |
| 17 | Corryville | 3,234 |
| 18 | Carthage | 2,590 |
| 19 | Westwood | 30,274 |
| 20 | Bond Hill | 7,739 |
| 21 | Mount Airy | 8,727 |
| 22 | Sayler Park | 2,624 |
| 23 | Walnut Hills | 6,532 |
| 24 | Evanston | 8,617 |
| 25 | Northside | 7,752 |
| 26 | College Hill | 14,184 |
| 27 | Over-The-Rhine | 5,763 |
| 28 | Paddock Hills | 1,314 |
| 29 | East End | 1,858 |
| 30 | North Avondale | 6,806 |
| 31 | Kennedy Heights | 4,580 |
| 32 | Mount Auburn | 5,547 |
| 33 | Hartwell | 5,480 |
| 34 | Madisonville | 9,104 |
| 35 | Central Business District | 3,996 |
| 36 | Pleasant Ridge | 7,480 |
| 37 | Mount Washington | 11,430 |
| 38 | Linwood | 300 |
| 39 | Clifton | 8,188 |
| 40 | California | 672 |
| 41 | Columbia-Tusculum | 2,046 |
| 42 | Oakley | 10,214 |
| 43 | Mount Adams | 2,226 |
| 44 | Hyde Park | 12,948 |
| 45 | Mount Lookout | 5,949 |
