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A creative Cincinnati community
In Northside, locals peruse colorful evening dresses, shelves of early 20th-century hats and racks of unique purses at the Casablanca Vintage store. This Cincinnati neighborhood is a place where vintage stores sit just down the street from tattoo parlors, a record store and local eateries. Vibrant murals adorn buildings, hinting at the community's artistic nature. “It’s an eclectic area,” says Casablanca Vintage owner Ashley Cook. “There are a lot of artists and young families.” The community is also known for its rich LGBTQ+ history. It was once the site of the Cincinnati Pride Parade before it moved 7 miles away to downtown Cincinnati. Yet, local events like the Rock N' Roll Carnival and Northside Farmers Market have remained. Green spaces, a historic housing market and proximity to the University of Cincinnati also add to the appeal. Over time, Northside has solidified itself as “the artsy, quirky and fun neighborhood of Cincinnati," says local real estate agent Alicia Stoughton with Keller Williams Advisors.
Northside features many beautiful artistic murals such as this one.
This colorful mural is painted on the exterior of The Comet, a bar in Northside.
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Casablanca Vintage, Shake It Records, Tickle Pickle and more
In the Northside Business District, murals add color to the streetscapes, and tattoo shops like Skincraft highlight the creative nature of this community. Nearby, Casablanca Vintage offers curated 20th-century clothing. “Most of the time, people bring us things to sell that they’ve inherited,” Cook says. Shake It Records has become the go-to spot for music lovers, while Collective Espresso offers classic lattes. Inside the coffee shop, there is booth seating and a wall plastered with posters promoting local creative happenings. Next door, Happy Chicks Bakery serves vegan treats. For American classics, Tickle Pickle features burgers named after rock and roll artists. Northside also offers late-night options like Humble Monk, a brewery with a rotating schedule of trivia nights and pet adoption days. There’s also Good Judy's, a dive bar known for its drag shows. For groceries, Clifton Market is 2 miles away.
Casablanca Vintage has all of your vintage clothes and accessories need in Northside.
This Northside restaurant features a glass exterior that gives patrons a dinner with a view.
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Rock N' Roll Carnival and other events
The neighborhood's biggest event is the annual three-day Rock N' Roll Carnival, known for its Fourth of July parade. "People come from all over the city. The parade isn't any traditional parade; the men's drill team is a group of men with power drills, and lawn-chair ladies dance around with 70s- and 80s-style lawn chairs," Stoughton says. "At the end of the parade, everyone joins in, flooding into the streets to dance to music — it's vibrant." The festival features music of all genres — not just rock — and food trucks. This popular event has recently expanded; now, smaller, similar musical gatherings — sans the parade — make up the Northside Summer Slideshow. Other events in the community include the Northside House Tour, which takes participants through the community's historic homes, and the year-round Wednesday Northside Farmers Market.
Be sure to check out posters scattered around the area to see whats going on in Northside.
Bring the family to the Northside Farmers Market for fresh produce and entertainment
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A diverse architectural scene
Northside is laid out in a grid. Here, homes sit side by side, flanking sidewalk-lined streets on which many people park. They typically sit atop modest, hilly lots that feature staircases and terraced gardens. Most of these properties date back to the late 1800s or early 1900s, reflecting everything from Italianate designs with elaborate trims to Colonial Revivals. Bungalows and Victorians with spacious porches are also common here. While some of these homes have received full renovations in recent years, most have maintained their historic facades. Depending on the property’s size, location and condition, prices range from $150,000 to $500,000, with the median single-family home price settling at $275,000. The community is also home to some newer apartment complexes. Buyers should be aware that Northside receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 5 out of 10, compared to the national average of 4.
Many homes in Northside have historic architectural value and are unique in their own ways.
Intimate bungalow homes, such as this one, are scattered throughout Northside.
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Buttercup Valley Preserve, Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum and more
Northside’s Buttercup Valley Preserve offers wooded and paved pathways. At the adjacent Parkers Woods Nature Preserve, trails wind through beech and oak trees, some of which have been around for over 200 years and stretch more than 100 feet tall. Just east, the Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum offers a peaceful and meditative space with dogwoods and seasonal flowers like peonies and hibiscuses. Ribboning paths wind through the cemetery, allowing visitors to take a reflective walk while appreciating the natural scenery. Just west, Mt. Airy Forest offers everything from a disc golf course to hiking paths. For indoor activities, the McKie Recreation Center features its own fitness center and community garden. For other options, there's the nearby Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. In 2024, USA TODAY readers voted it the nation’s No. 1 botanical garden.
Northside residents head to Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum to check out blooming flora.
Buttercup Valley Preserve is home to some of Northside's oldest trees.
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The award-winning Walnut Hills High and other schooling options
Children can enroll in the Cincinnati City School District, which offers choice enrollment opportunities and serves over 35,000 students. Kindergarten through sixth grade students can attend Chase Elementary, which receives a C rating from Niche. The school features a curated Arts & Culture Program, which partners with local organizations like the Cincinnati Arts Association, encouraging students to participate in creative and musical opportunities. For Grades 7 through 12, students can attend A-plus-rated Walnut Hills High School, which Niche ranks in the top 3% of public middle and high schools nationwide. This 2023 National Blue Ribbon School offers the most AP courses of any school in the country.
Walnut Hills High School is where residents of Northside in grades 9-12 can attend school.
Children in Northside who attend Chase Elementary School take advantage of a robust art program.
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A bicycle cooperative, public transportation and more
Many residents walk or bike around the community — the neighborhood's volunteer-run MoBo Bicycle Co-op works to promote cycling. For farther commutes, Cincinnati’s Metro buses offer connections to downtown Cincinnati. Line 27 can get residents to the city center in about 40 minutes. By car, downtown Cincinnati is a 7-mile drive via Interstate 75, which, with Interstate 74, forms the community’s southern border. While major employers like UC Health, Procter & Gamble and the Great American Insurance Group are all under 10 miles away, many Northside residents work within their community as skilled laborers or creatives. The neighborhood is also home to some students at the University of Cincinnati, which is under 3 miles away via Ludlow Avenue. For travel days, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is about 18 miles away via I-75.
The Northside Transit Center gives residents easy access to the Metro.
Northside is known as one of Cincinnati's most artistic communities.
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Northside Transit Center - Shelter I On Spring Grove
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Ashtree Dr & Monterey Ct
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Hamilton Ave & Chase Ave
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Spring Grove Ave & Crawford Ave
Reviews
Niche Reviews
4.39 Reviews
5.0Former Resident
1/25/2018Niche Review
I love the diversity. It is a walking neighborhood with small, non-chain stores and friendly people. Everyone is accepted - poor, middle class, LGBT population. Very open and accepting of LGBT residents. Community oriented; strong community council. Best 4th of July parade in Cincy! This place rocks!!
5.0Former Resident
6/30/2017Niche Review
The sense of community is amazing. The small business district is incredible. The shape of the community is very nice and clean. I love being 15 minutes away from all areas of town!
4.0Niche User
8/30/2016Niche Review
Downtown Cincinnati has a lively and active community. The people are very hospitable and there is a sense of unity in the area that is great to see.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Northside
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Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
5
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Northside Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Northside, Cincinnati sell after 36 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Northside, Cincinnati over the last 12 months is $307,825, up 15% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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