Best Cities in Ohio (2026)

Top cities in Ohio by composite livability score.

Minimum population: 25,000

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#↑	City	Population	Score	Med. Income
🥇	ColumbusOH	902,449	72	$62,994
🥈	ParmaOH	80,587	69	$65,848
🥉	CincinnatiOH	308,870	57	$49,191
4	AkronOH	190,273	50	$46,596
5	ToledoOH	269,962	46	$45,405
6	DaytonOH	137,305	44	$41,443
7	ClevelandOH	370,365	38	$37,271

About This Ranking

Top cities in Ohio by composite livability score.

Calculated using Top City Reports's proprietary scoring methodology.

Cities must have a population of at least 25,000.