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Mount Airy

Mount Airy

$255,552 Average Value
$141 Average Price per Sq Ft
11 Homes For Sale
About 10 miles from downtown Cincinnati, Mount Airy is known for its wooded setting and access to green space.
About 10 miles from downtown Cincinnati, Mount Airy is known for its wooded setting and access to green space.

What draws homebuyers to life in Mount Airy today

Mount Airy is a northwest Cincinnati neighborhood where residential streets, green space and everyday conveniences sit close together. Homebuyers can find a variety of housing styles, along with parks, local businesses and regional transportation routes nearby. Its wooded setting and location, a short drive from downtown, appeal to buyers who want both nature and city amenities within easy reach.

A housing mix spanning a wide range of price points

Much of Mount Airy's housing stock dates to the mid-20th century. Buyers have plenty of single-family home choices, including ranch and raised-ranch styles, Colonial Revivals, cottages and bungalows. Some late-20th-century New Traditional houses also appear on the market, often with features such as two-car garages that are less common among the neighborhood's older homes. Single-family home sales typically span from under $100,000 to the mid-$400,000s, depending on age, condition, updates and lot size. Lots are usually just shy of a quarter-acre. Larger homes on bigger lots tend to sell toward the top of that range.

Also in the mix are multifamily properties, which recently sold from the low $200,000s to the low $300,000s, along with a small number of condos and townhouses that sold in the $200,000s.

Overall, Mount Airy's median sale price sits in the low $200,000s, generally in line with or slightly below several nearby neighborhoods and the citywide figure.

A white-painted Cape Cod with dormer windows and an attached garage in Mount Airy.
A white-painted Cape Cod with dormer windows and an attached garage in Mount Airy.
Brick-front homes like this one are among the housing styles found throughout Mount Airy.
Brick-front homes like this one are among the housing styles found throughout Mount Airy.
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A covered entrance and playground mark Mt. Airy School, part of Cincinnati Public Schools.
A covered entrance and playground mark Mt. Airy School, part of Cincinnati Public Schools.

School options include magnets and selective programs

Cincinnati Public Schools combines neighborhood attendance zones with a broad choice system of magnet schools and specialty programs. One well-known example is Walnut Hills High School, a selective college-preparatory school that has recently ranked as the top public high school in Ohio.

Families can apply to schools outside their zone through the district's School Selection Process, with placement based on eligibility, priorities such as sibling status and available seats.

A Metro bus stop marks Route 41, which runs along North Bend Road near Mount Airy.
A Metro bus stop marks Route 41, which runs along North Bend Road near Mount Airy.

Highway and bus connections across the Cincinnati area

Interstate 74 and Colerain Avenue run through Mount Airy, providing direct routes for local travel, while Interstate 75, which I-74 meets just outside the neighborhood, connects the area to the broader Cincinnati region. The Colerain Avenue Metro bus route links the neighborhood to uptown, downtown and other parts of the city, though most residents commute by car. Some approximate drive times include:

  • Uptown and the University of Cincinnati, roughly 6 miles or 10 to 20 minutes away
  • Downtown, roughly 10 miles or 15 to 30 minutes away
  • Sharonville, roughly 15 miles or 20 to 30 minutes away

Acres of forest and wooded trails within the city

Mount Airy’s best-known feature is its namesake, Mount Airy Forest. At nearly 1,500 acres, it is Cincinnati's largest park and one of the first municipal reforestation projects in the country. Miles of trails wind through the woods, welcoming hikers and dogs beneath maple and oak canopies. Among the mature greenery, the Mt. Airy Arboretum houses extensive collections of trees and plants.

Nearby in College Hill, LaBoiteaux Woods Nature Preserve mixes woodland and green space, with more than 2 miles of hiking trails and native wildflowers that color the landscape in spring, summer and fall.

“You can go to the parks and have complete silence, but still be in the middle of the city,” says Alicia Stoughton, a Realtor with Keller Williams Advisors Realty. “It’s underrated; there’s nowhere else in the city quite like that.”

Visitors take in the greenery along the water at Mount Airy Forest.
Visitors take in the greenery along the water at Mount Airy Forest.
Silvery foliage and purple blooms fill a garden bed within Mount Airy Forest.
Silvery foliage and purple blooms fill a garden bed within Mount Airy Forest.
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Where to find groceries, ice cream and local restaurants

Colerain Avenue is dotted with international markets, including Asian, Nepali and Latino grocers, while larger grocery stores sit a few miles up the road in Colerain Township, where chains like Kroger, Aldi and Meijer offer more options. Closer to home, Putz's Creamy Whip has been a go-to for soft-serve ice cream cones for generations. For a sit-down meal, a few nearby favorites include:

  • Lake Nina Restaurant, a family-owned lakeside spot known for fried fish and American fare
  • Bacall's Cafe, a longtime grill known for its burgers and comfort food
  • Tickle Pickle Restaurant, a rock-and-roll-themed burger spot with veggie options and milkshakes
  • Krimmer's Italianette Pizzeria, a local pizzeria known for scratch-made pizza and homemade Italian favorites

Nature-based events bring the community together year-round

Several community events take place in Mount Airy throughout the year, with many centered on the forest. A few to know:

  • Mt. Airy Ridge Run, a spring trail race between the trees with several distance options
  • Friday in the Forest, a summer evening of live music and food
  • TrailFest, a fall gathering with guided hikes, trail runs, food trucks and entertainment
  • HalloWest, a Halloween party with a costume contest, games and live music

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International

37 min drive

Bus

Colerain Ave & Highforest Ln

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Colerain Ave & Hawaiian Ter

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Colerain Ave & Tranquillity Ln

Bus

Colerain Ave & Raeburn Dr

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Colerain Ave & Kipling Ave

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Kipling Ave & Monfort Hills Ave

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Colerain Ave 5600

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Mount Airy US
Homicide 5 4
Sexual Assault 6 4
Assault with Weapon 6 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 4 4
Crime Score 7 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
1,289
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
1960
Months of Supply
2.90
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,777
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,062
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,583
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

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 Renters

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
14
Median Rent
$962
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,650
Median 4 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,650
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,050
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,200
Median Condo Rent
$900
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,250

Demographics

Total Population
9,284
Median Age
34
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
31.7%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14%
Below the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$27,292
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$48,112

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
86%
College Graduates
21.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%

Weather

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

Area Factors

Somewhat bikeable

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Somewhat walkable

Walkability®

30 / 100

Limited public transit

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
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