Affordable Walkable Cities: Cincinnati, Ohio

We will look at cities that are just plain underrated. We will focus on specific neighborhoods that are walkable and bike-able to services and amenities within a reasonable distance. The 15 minute city in America?
What actually qualifies as Affordable? We will be looking at cities with average rent and median home sale price.
What qualifies as Walkable? The entire city doesn’t have to be walkable since that’s unrealistic but they must have at least several neighborhoods with a good walk, bike and transit score. The goal is to find an area within the city where you can absolutely live car free.
Cincy is extremely hilly which creates a lot of fascinating neighborhoods that adjust to the terrain.
You got that Down-home hospitality, common to many Midwestern cities
A little bit of that Small town feel with Big-city amenities, such as universities, the second oldest opera house in the US and professional sports teams.
People are migrating to Cincinnati thanks to the presence of the Big 3: P&G, Kroger, and GE.
Cincy has a modest bus system and a free streetcar that travels a 3.6-mile loop connecting
major employment centers, arts, entertainment and businesses.
I waffled on featuring Cincinnati because I’ve personally never been there and wasn’t sold that it had truly walkable areas but after talking with a few folks from Cincy and researching the city heavily
It blew away my expectations and even had what i feel could be the best neighborhood in all of the midwest, Over the Rhine
This is the 2nd city in Ohio that I’ve featured but I have a third city on my list, which one is it?
Walkable Neighborhoods in Cincinnati, Ohio
Clifton
Over the Rhine
Downtown
Music Credit
Music: Mystic
Musician: Jeff Kaale
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[@0c7ober7]

Cincinnati looks like New Yorks brother that went down to Kentucky and settled down.

[@DeadCat-42]

Moved to Cincinnati from Florida in 2015, bought a fantastic old house on the west side. Unbelievable architecture, and there are all these catwalks around the neighborhood. The houses are huge very well maintained with stained glass, crystal, carved wood and Rookwood fireplaces. This is considered by some a higher crime are , but honestly compared to Florida it's a joke. I think Cincinnati just keeps better statistics and all the crime gets reported where we from other places just ignore it as expected. I found the contractors i hired here to be far more honest than any I used building my Florida home and the people more honest in general. This is a good town. Oh , they also take littering and graffiti as a serious crime! (I think this is great as the city is much cleaner looking)

[@Joshisepic2222]

I highly recommend the Covington-Newport-Bellvue area in Northern Kentucky as another historical urbanist area

[@cities4ppl]

Good call!

[@dsdwtn5911]

You do a great job covering different cities. Thank you. Cincinnati is indeed a beautiful city with wonderful architecture, culture, sports and a great urban vibe.

[@SeaBassTian]

Cincy is an underrated city, spent a wild weekend five years ago where I caught two concerts (one in Over the Rhine which was lit on a Saturday night) and got around carless while staying across the river in Newport (mostly by a shuttle bus). They have quite a few pedestrian bridges but transit is a bit shortcoming and lack of rail service to the airport (which isn't close) is defintiely a downside!

[@cities4ppl]

Haha nice! I’m not surprised OTR was litty even five years ago. Sounds like you need to plan a trip back.

[@Kodeb8]

Best city in Ohio hands down!

[@cities4ppl]

I gotta wait until I take a deeper dive into Columbus before I can agree with you 😎

[@RudolphManor]

​@@cities4ppl I've been to Columbus before and it was cool but I feel more at home in Cincinnati where I was born and raised. 💯

[@patrickprendergast9589]

yes

[@VintageAndersonMusic]

By a landslide.

[@Seibafan006]

Shinji pfp fr, anyways, yeah, I love both Cincinnati and Cleveland, but I definitely prefer Cincinnati and actually feel safe here compared to other major cities fr.

[@amandatschoepe9634]

I've lived in Cincinnati for 27 years... left 10 years ago. .and the fact he said over-the-rhine is one of the best places to live absolutely blows my mind... that was a place you never go to even in the day time.... unless you know ppl there and that was even iffy...

[@MomentofZed]

Otr 10 years ago was death. All gentrified now.

[@tonywalters7298]

The streetcar would be better if it connected to UC and across the river into Kentucky. Also, there is a lot of commuter traffic between Dayton and Cincinnati and it would be nice to have commuter rail in SW Ohio

[@cities4ppl]

Oh absolutely. Unfortunately it seems like almost every city in America has similar problems. We are all in the infancy stage of a mass transit network. 😕

[@CB____]

Commuter rail is needed all across the state. So many cities that are interconnected.

[@patrickprendergast9589]

how come

[@genebigs1749]

Seems like a great city without being too big and impersonal. I love those neighborhoods and affordable prices! As a New Yorker, I really appreciate the fact that you have some room to breathe in that town. Great video!

[@burnttezzy]

I’m in the neighborhood on your title slide, East Walnut Hills! This view up Woodburn Ave is one of my favorite historic districts in the city.

[@cities4ppl]

The Natti doesn’t get the recognition it deserves!

[@CapitulationTrader]

Keep up the good work. I enjoy your takes. Cheers

[@cities4ppl]

I need all the encouragement I can get. Thank you.

[@jonw999999]

Also check out the Old Louisville neighborhood in Louisville, KY... another hidden urbanist gem

[@DiogenesOfCa]

This video shocked me, Cincy is looking good. Hills? Get an e-bike, my 1500w motor CRUSHES hills.

[@cities4ppl]

Definitely surprised me a little bit too. I like to feel the burn in the legs 🔥🚴🏼

[@petezereeeah]

I'm from New Jersey. Moved to the Nati about 6 years ago. It's the prairie. But I've been around Ohio. Cincy is without question the best place to live in this State.

[@cities4ppl]

The Nati! I’m about to take a deeper dive into Columbus but my gut says I’ll like Cincy more.

[@butchsvideovision5226]

IF CINNCY IS THE PRAIRIE;WHAT WOULD YOU CALL ATLANTA? LOL...TALK ABOUT PRIAIRIE!!!!

[@petezereeeah]

@@butchsvideovision5226 Atlanta is a trailer park😂🤣😂

[@MrEffinBest]

Cincy is not on the prairie 😆. I'm glad you like it but I think you need to look up what a prairie is and where its located. Cincy is part of the Eastern hardwood forest of the US, and is technically the northernmost border of what is considered the "Bluegrass" region.

[@petezereeeah]

@@MrEffinBest Sir, Those New Yorkers think the world stops at the Delaware River. And some at the East River. My mother is from Brooklyn. I know.

[@KJSvitko]

Walking, running, bicycles, escooters, green open spaces, electric buses, commuter trains and trams are all parts of a good transportation system. Speak up for improved transportation options in your city. Every train station needs safe, protected places to park and lock bicycles.

[@cities4ppl]

Good bot

[@cybergrail]

Great video. Thank you.

[@cities4ppl]

Very much appreciated!

[@olafharoldsonnii4713]

Please do one on Minnesota twin cities!

[@wafford11]

Great video! I appreciate the fact that you add street view with the price of an example home in each neighborhood. Would love to see Louisville on here

[@cities4ppl]

Thanks, Joel! I could spend all day zooming through street view. Louisville is definitely on my list!

[@jazzcatjohn]

Agree on Louisville. Visited once a few years ago and really enjoyed it.

[@harveyschwartz6789]

They should extend the streetcar the extra mile up to the university area, CPU.

[@user-xo6pr6zw7l]

You are a little confused about Clifton. The actual neighborhood of Clifton is predominantly north of Ludlow Ave. far up to the northwest of the U.C. campus. It is very different from Clifton Heights or CUF. The area east of campus is another neighborhood called Corryville. Clifton proper is a rather upmarket neighborhood and contains numerous old mansions as well as Mt. Storm Park. The Ludlow Ave. business district is the heart of Clifton and is very walkable.

[@cities4ppl]

Where were ya before I posted the video, man?! But seriously I was a little confused.

[@patrickprendergast9589]

yes love it

[@MrEffinBest]

That is correct but only locals know this. A lot of people will refer to Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview, and even Corryville all as "Clifton".

[@jamie_helt]

What neighborhood is in your thumbnail.

[@RudolphManor]

Clifton Heights Is Where Hughes High School Is, University Heights Is Where University Hospital Is & Fairview Is Where Fairview Park Is. 💯 That's CUF. Clifton Heights, University Heights & Fairview. 💯

[@cities4ppl]

This is helpful. Thanks!

[@RudolphManor]

​@@cities4ppl No Problem, You're Welcome Anytime. 💯

[@thescatman5029]

350 for a 2BR in Cincinnati. Looks nice, but I don't know, with the price of that housing......!

[@FloridaCore]

Cincinnati is absolutely underrated but the biggest thing that holds it back in my opinion is its lack of diversity.

[@chuckieb3798]

I grew up in College Hill! North of Cincinnati. It stands for COVINGTON

[@cities4ppl]

Pleasant Hill eh?

[@user-xo6pr6zw7l]

College Hill is not north of Cincinnati, it is one of the 52 neighborhoods which make up Cincinnati. North College Hill on the other hand is a separate municipality.

[@chuckieb3798]

@user-xo6pr6zw7l You are crazy! I grew up in college hill. North college hill is just north of college hill. We moved in to college hill in 1968. I'm just a few miles away from it NOW! I KNOW EXACTLY WHERE COLLEGE HILL IS!!!

[@user-xo6pr6zw7l]

I live in Cincinnati myself and what I wrote is absolutely true. College Hill is a neighborhood of the city of Cincinnati, not an independent suburb. Look it up.@@chuckieb3798

[@user-xo6pr6zw7l]

In fact here is a list of Cincinnati neighborhoods: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Cincinnati_neighborhoods. While Wikipedia is not always a perfect source, it is correct in this case. You will see College Hill listed there.@@chuckieb3798

[@KJSvitko]

Electric bicycles are bringing many older adults back to cycling. Ebikes makes those hills much less of an issue.. Every city needs to beaa bicycle city. We all need to support healthy exercise and fossil fuels free transportation options. Add a little more green space, bike lanes and outdoor dining to the city and it is a winner.

[@cities4ppl]

Good bot

[@tonywalters7298]

Cincy used to have inclines too.

[@williamschwiegeraht2092]

Oktoberfest Zinzinnati is not in OTR

[@scottsinger7110]

St. Louis is also really hilly.

[@tomfeie2733]

Not shiletoes... Shill i Toes old Department Store

[@Cory-wi8kf]

You get a downvote because your cover shot is of East Walnut Hills, not a neighborhood you covered.