Verdict
Cincinnati leads on Safety, while Lexington-Fayette urban county leads on Affordability, Educational Attainment, Livability.
Score Comparison
Affordability
OH
64
KY
68
✓ winsEducational Attainment
OH
66
KY
76
✓ winsSafety
OH
41
✓ winsKY
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Weather
OH
—
KY
—
Livability
OH
57
KY
72
✓ winsFull Comparison
| Metric | Cincinnati | Lexington-Fayette urban county |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 308,870 | 321,276 |
| Median Income | $49,191 | $66,087 ✓ |
| Median Rent | $893 ✓ | $1,065 |
| Median Home Value | $192,000 ✓ | $247,900 |
| Median Age | 33 | 35 |
| HS Graduation | 89% | 92% ✓ |
| Bachelor's+ | 41% | 47% ✓ |
| Broadband Access | 87% | 91% ✓ |
| Homeownership | 39% | 54% ✓ |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 23 min ✓ |
| Violent Crime (per 1k) | 8.43 | N/A |
| Property Crime (per 1k) | 37.66 | N/A |
| Avg Temperature | N/A | N/A |
| Sunny Days | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Snowfall | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Rainfall | N/A | 48" |