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Kennedy Heights

Kennedy Heights

4.2
$295,185 Average Value
$182 Average Price per Sq Ft
20 Homes For Sale

Kennedy Heights balances arts, parks and city convenience

In northeastern Cincinnati, Kennedy Heights pairs quieter, edge-of-the-city living with an artsy, community-minded feel. A neighborhood arts center and a year-round lineup of events bring people together, while mature trees, wooded parks and trails give the streets a settled, grown-in character. Buyers looking at this community will find a number of historic homes within easy reach of downtown commutes and errand runs.

A decorative streetlight stands along a residential street in Kennedy Heights.
A decorative streetlight stands along a residential street in Kennedy Heights.
Mature trees and a mix of historic homes line residential streets in Kennedy Heights.
Mature trees and a mix of historic homes line residential streets in Kennedy Heights.
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A mix of historic homes, condos and multifamily options

Kennedy Heights' housing stock is anchored by single-family homes, many dating to the 1930s and 1940s — Tudor and Colonial Revivals, bungalows and ranch-style homes among them. Many have been updated with renovated kitchens and refreshed bathrooms, though original details like hardwood floors are still common. A limited number of newer homes have added contemporary options to the mix. Single-family sales have ranged from the low $100,000s to the mid-$500,000s, depending on age, condition and updates.

A much smaller share of the market is multifamily buildings, plus condos at the Ambassador at Amberacres. Condos sold from the mid-$100,000s to the mid-$200,000s, and buyers pay monthly HOA fees. Multifamily buildings are generally historic homes converted into duplexes or quadplexes, selling from the low $100,000s to the mid-$500,000s.

Overall, Kennedy Heights has a median price in the mid-$200,000s, comparable to the city as a whole but well below some surrounding neighborhoods like Madisonville and Pleasant Ridge.

How residents get around with highway and bus access

Interstate 71 runs right outside Kennedy Heights, putting Uptown and the University of Cincinnati about 8 miles (15 minutes) away and downtown Cincinnati about 10 miles (20 minutes) away. Metro bus stops sit along Montgomery Road, but many locals commute by car.

The Montgomery Road interchange connects Kennedy Heights to Interstate 71 and destinations across Cincinnati.
The Montgomery Road interchange connects Kennedy Heights to Interstate 71 and destinations across Cincinnati.
Bus stops can be found throughout the neighborhood along thoroughfares like Montgomery Road and Kennedy Avenue.
Bus stops can be found throughout the neighborhood along thoroughfares like Montgomery Road and Kennedy Avenue.
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Public and private school options serve local families

Kennedy Heights is part of Cincinnati Public Schools. Elementary school assignments are based on a student's home address, and families may also have access to additional options through the district's school choice process.

Nearby highly rated private school options include The Seven Hills School, which serves pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, and Nativity School, a Catholic K-8 school.

Annual events and arts programs bring neighbors together

Home to the Kennedy Heights Arts Center, the neighborhood has a creative heart. "It's a hub for the community, drawing people from all around the city," says Realtor Molly Blenk with Comey & Shepherd. "They do some really innovative classes and summer camps for kids, as well as artist-in-residency programs." Between the arts center and the active Kennedy Heights Community Council, residents have several annual events that help them meet their neighbors, including:

  • Sap Run, an annual spring race and pancake breakfast that draws runners training for the Flying Pig Marathon
  • Play in the Park, a free Wednesday evening series in June and July with live music, food and arts activities
  • Winterfest, a joint holiday celebration with Pleasant Ridge featuring music, light displays and caroling
  • Holiday Art Market, a November-through-December showcase of handmade gifts from local artists at the arts center

Parks and wooded trails are spread across Kennedy Heights

Sidewalks along neighborhood streets like Woodford Road, Red Bank Road and Kennedy Avenue link homes to a handful of parks scattered throughout Kennedy Heights:

  • Kennedy Heights Park is a wooded retreat where hiking trails wind past a beech grove and a boardwalk crosses a restored wetland. A playground and soccer field sit among the rolling hills, along with a first-come picnic shelter.
  • Daniel Drake Park spans over 60 acres, built around a hilltop picnic shelter and an overlook that opens onto forested views. A walking path connects its playgrounds.
  • Lang Recreation Area is a smaller spot where basketball and pickleball courts sit beside a playground, soccer fields and a baseball diamond.
Kennedy Heights also sits just across Section Road from French Park, a preserve covering over 200 acres in neighboring Amberley Village. Wooded trails climb past creeks and meadows to a distant view of the Cincinnati skyline, and the grounds hold a restored early-1900s brick house that's rented for weddings and gatherings.

Nearby shopping centers and local restaurants worth a stop

For quick errand runs, there's a Family Dollar on Montgomery Road, and an Aldi is a short drive away on Ridge Avenue. Follow Ridge Avenue a little farther, and it opens into Oakley's big-box shopping and chain dining, where you'll find a Meijer, Target and Kroger. Closer to home, Kennedy Heights and neighboring communities like Silverton and Pleasant Ridge have a few local spots worth a stop:

  • C&M BBQ Grill, a Jamaican and American barbecue spot known for jerk chicken and curried goat
  • Proud Hound Coffee, a neighborhood roaster serving house-roasted brews and a seasonal lineup of filling breakfast dishes
  • Loving Hut, a fully vegan kitchen serving plant-based burgers and paninis
  • Café Alma, a Mediterranean spot where the kitchen turns out scratch-made hummus and warm challah-bread sandwiches
  • Goodfellas Pizzeria, a New York-style pizza parlor with a hidden speakeasy lounge upstairs

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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

41 min drive

Bus

Montgomery Rd & Robison Rd

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Kennedy Ave & Woodford Rd

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Montgomery Rd & Kennedy Ave

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Montgomery Rd & Ravenal Ct

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Kennedy Ave & Dickens Ave

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Kennedy & Congreve

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Kennedy Ave & Ravenwood Ave

Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 4 Reviews
4.0 Current Resident
5/13/2019 Niche Review
Have been a resident in Kennedy Heights for about 8 months now. This small community is the definition of "Up and Coming". There are multiple properties all throughout that are getting flipped and sold for major profit. Hopefully the growth will keep making it's way down Montgomery Rd. from Pleasant Ridge and extend into Kennedy Heights. Overall it is close to everything. You get the luxury of being a stones throw from Oakley/Hyde Park/Pleasant Ridge but paying a fraction of what those houses cost (for the time being). I'm interested to see Kennedy Heights grow over the next 5-8yrs. I can say that I am happy I decided to buy in this neighborhood.
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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Kennedy Heights US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 3 4
Assault with Weapon 4 4
Robbery 4 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,429
Number of Homes for Sale
20
Median Year Built
1938
Months of Supply
3.10
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,564
Below the national average
1,934
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,113
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,564
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,304
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,405

Open Houses

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
12
Median Rent
$1,072
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,538
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,908
Median Condo Rent
$1,025
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,200

Demographics

Total Population
5,346
Median Age
42
Population Density
7 ppl/acre
Population under 18
21.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.2%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$57,154
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$81,010

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.1%
Above the national average
89%
College Graduates
39.3%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
17.4%
% Population in Labor Force
66.3%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
8''

Area Factors

Fairly bikeable

Bikeability®

40 / 100

Fairly walkable

Walkability®

40 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

20 / 100
Source: Local Logic
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