Distinctive suburban living and big business in northeastern Cincinnati
Refined suburban surroundings and a thriving corporate sector are two elements of life in Blue Ash, a city and business hub on the northeast side of the Cincinnati Metro. Home to a range of well-known companies, Blue Ash is a popular choice for professionals, while the area's high-ranking school system is attractive to families. Adding to the appeal is the community's large-scale Fourth of July celebration, an abundance of shopping and dining options and the popular mixed-use Summit Park, which sits at the heart of the city.
A local watering flowers on the sidewalks of Blue Ash, OH.
Stroll along the well-maintained Blue Ash streets.
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Mature subdivisions with single-family homes, condos and others
“There’s some condos, single-family, townhomes, patio homes, got a little bit of everything,” says Patrick Lach, an agent with Sibcy Cline Realtors, a Cincy native who has sold in Blue Ash and beyond for more than seven years. Most of Blue Ash’s development happened after the area was incorporated as a city in the 1960s. Subdivisions with single-family homes would pop up in town and neighboring communities like Dillonvale and Kenwood were established between the 1970s and the 2010s. Townhouses and condos round out the available options and feature new traditional design sensibilities. The city’s median home value of $425,000 is on par with the national figure, but higher than the median value for homes in Cincinnati and Ohio as a whole.
A row of houses with small front yards are a regular sight in Blue Ash.
New multi-family developments are available to suit your needs in Blue Ash.
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Major companies, small shops and Blue Ash Chili
According to the city of Blue Ash, the largest employers in town include Ethicon/Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Kroger, Charter Communications/Spectrum, Belcan Engineering Services and Integrity Express Logistics. Micha Gleisinger, a Realtor with Comey & Shepherd and a Blue Ash resident, notes that even though business and industry are major elements of the local economy, the area still maintains its residential feel.
Blue Ash’s main hub for retail is on the southwest side of town near Plainfield Road and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. Kroger and Target are options for everyday needs, while nearby chain stores include Pet Supplies Plus and Kohl’s. Small shops and other specialty retailers are available in downtown Blue Ash near Kenwood Road and Cooper Road. Mainstays for dining in town include Blue Ash Chili for its Cincinnati-style chili, as featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Or residents can also stop by the Sleepy Bee Café for brunch dates. Additional shopping options like Macy’s and Whole Foods are just south at the Kenwood Towne Center, one of Cincinnati’s most popular malls.
The Shops at Harper's Point have many shops and restaurants for residents to enjoy.
Enjoy lunch with your family here in Blue Ash.
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Acclaimed learning in the Sycamore Community School District
“The schools here are exceptional. Even though it’s a big district it’s very localized,” says Gleisinger. Children are generally zoned for the Sycamore Community School District, which earns an A-plus grade overall on Niche and was recently ranked as the No. 4 school district in the state by Niche in 2024. The district includes four elementary schools and one intermediate school, each holding A grades or higher. Sycamore Junior High School and Sycamore High School both earn A-plus grades on Niche.
Sycamore High School serves the Blue Ash community.
K-5 students enjoy learning at Maple Dale Elementary School, Blue Ash, OH.
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Playtime and events at Summit Park
Summit Park, the city’s main outdoor destination, offers a dog park, an observation tower, a fishing pond and onsite dining options at five restaurants. The park also has a dedicated entertainment stage, which hosts concerts and family movies throughout the summer. Members of the Blue Ash Recreation Center can access a mix of indoor and outdoor recreational spaces, including an Olympic-sized outdoor pool with two water slides. Just west of the Recreation Center, the Blue Ash Nature Park has additional play spaces and a smaller performance stage for plays and orchestral concerts.
Winters in Blue Ash are generally chilly, with lows in the mid-20s and about 14 inches of snow annually. Summers typically reach highs in the mid-80s.
Take a cooling dip in the pool in Blue Ash, OH.
Summit Park has a wide pedestrian walking trail for local and visitors to Blue Ash.
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Red, White and Blue Ash each July
One of the city’s largest and most enduring traditions is it's Red, White and Blue Ash celebration, the city's annual Independence Day festival. In addition to a large-scale fireworks display and food trucks, the annual event also brings in well-known rock and pop acts. During winter, Summit Park opens an ice rink for public use, for both novices and experienced skaters alike.
Locals flock to the Farmer's market in Blue Ash, OH.
Herbs are among the fresh finds at the Farmer's Market in Blue Ash.
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14 miles away from Cincy
Interstate 71 and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway/Ohio State Route 126 are Blue Ash’s primary connections to the greater Cincinnati suburbs. Residents can reach downtown Cincy with a 14-mile drive southwest. For medical concerns in town, The Jewish Hospital — Mercy Health is about 2 miles south of the city center. Folks traveling beyond the Queen City can catch flights out of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, 27 miles southwest of Blue Ash.
Crime rates in Blue Ash
According to FBI data, Blue Ash generally has lower rates of violent crime than national and state trends. Property crime experienced a rise between 2021 and 2022 but has followed a national downward trend since 2013.
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