Put together. That’s how someone might describe a stylish person with a manicured, well-curated appearance. If Mariemont was a person, someone might say it too is well put together – pleasing to the eye, with its parts thoughtfully assembled and exactly where they belong. “You want to live in Mariemont because it’s the best neighborhood in the world,” says Austin Long, a Realtor who sells Cincinnati homes for Keller Williams Advisors Realty. Just 10 miles northeast of downtown Cincinnati, Mariemont has the wrinkle-free face of a suburb deposited in the heart of an urban crossroads where the nation’s Northeast, Midwest and South meet. “If you’ve ever watched a medical commercial where they’re trying to sell you some new medication, those kinds of neighborhoods that they film in, that’s what it looks like,” Long says.
Mariemont is what became of philanthropist Mary Emery’s early 20th-century vision. She’s the “Mary” in Mariemont, who laid the groundwork for one of the nation’s first planned communities. Originally conceived as a place to tackle post-World War I housing shortages, present-day Mariemont has evolved into a serene draft of an English garden community replete with Tudor, gabled-roofed, 18th-century Georgian row houses and adorable cottages with verandas.
With shopping and dining built into the community’s fabric, Mariemont plants one foot firmly in the now while tapping the other in its occasional past. Yes, there’s even a Town Crier who dons traditional colonial clothing, performs official duties such as opening meetings and leads the annual Memorial Day Parade.
Mariemont is a beautiful historic neighborhood full of life on the east side of Cincinnati.
Mariemont is full of historic and newly renovated houses many love to call home.
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A round plate in a square in a circle
Shopping and dining in Mariemont is at the literal center of it all, accessible locally and everywhere. A roundabout brings diners to Mariemont Square, where their day can start with lemon ricotta pancakes at the National Exemplar, an American-style eatery housed inside the century-old Mariemont Inn. Later that evening, they can settle in at the Quarter Bistro for roasted duck, then meet up with friends at the water fountain before catching a movie at Mariemont Theatre. On the weekend, a drive to Fifty West Brewing Company is available if someone fancies a retro, walk-up burger bar serving craft beers and cinnamon crunch shakes. Kenwood Towne Centre has the retail necessities for shopping. And here in Kroger’s national headquarters, finding groceries is a no-brainer.
Mariemont Square is the heart of the city surrounded by exciting restaurants and retails.
Mariemont is a beautiful historic neighborhood full of life on the east side of Cincinnati.
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A first-class neighborhood demands first class prices
Channeling the look and feel of an English country village with impressive amounts of Tudor Revival architecture and Gothic stone structures, Mariemont is desirable. “There’s nothing ever for sale here. And if it’s for sale, then it’s in multiple offers in five minutes,” Long says. Close to downtown in a setting that evokes all the “feels” sets the conditions for pricing the neighborhood’s homes. The median price for a single-family home is around $560,000, with homes ranging from around $450,000 to slightly above $1 million, outdistancing the top end of metropolitan area homes. Homes comprise about 40% of the village’s property mix, while industry makes up a noteworthy 26% and exists primarily in the community’s southwest corner.
Mariemont was to address the housing crisis in 1920's which gave life to these beautiful homes.
The styles of homes range from Victorian Venaculars to Cape Cods and Bungalows in Mariemont.
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For whom the park bell tolls
From a 20,000-foot level, so much of Mariemont looks like one big park. Indeed, much actual park space occupies Mariemont, including its two attention-getters, Mariemont Gardens Park and Dogwood Park. Mariemont Gardens peers out over the Little Miami River on one end. “There’s a huge stone terrace, and you can walk it, and it’s really pretty, and it looks over the river,” Long says. At the opposite end is a railyard; just beyond that, trees lead the way to homes. Alternatively, residents can meander through 20 acres of Dogwood Park, with a 100-foot-tall bell tower. The Norman Gothic Revival carillon contains nearly 50 bells. Visitors can hear them from the park’s boathouse, a rustic stone building that once overlooked a lagoon. “You can rent it out for birthday parties,” Long says.
Mariemont’s Dogwood Park features a Gothic Bell Tower that stands tall and proud in Mariemont.
Mariemont has various parks around the town where kids can play.
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Little district, big results
The only thing more picture-perfect than the village’s homes are its schools, which belong to the diminutive Mariemont City Schools. This school district has almost 1,600 students and a noteworthy A-plus rating from Niche. Students attend Mariemont Elementary School, Mariemont Junior High School, and Mariemont High School. Niche grades each school A-plus.
Mariemont was developed in the 1920's to be Cincinnati's top residential friendly neighborhoods.
The historic Mariemont Theatre is the local heart throb of the neighborhood of Mariemont.
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The streets of Mariemont are designed to be walker and biker friendly.
Wooster Pike for a trip downtown
Mariemont is as close as you can get to downtown Cincinnati. Twenty minutes behind the wheel, and commuters are there for work or play. Getting there is as simple as hopping on Wooster Pike, otherwise known as US 50, and taking the straight shot south and west along the Ohio River. Most people drive, but buses along Wooster Pike will also get travelers there. Meanwhile, traffic back home flows steadily. “Traffic is not very congested at all,” Long says.
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Turpin Hills is a carefully maintained suburb in Hamilton County. Bordered by parks and the Miami River, the neighborhood stays connected to nature though it borders the city limits. “Turpin Hills is a popular neighborhood that’s like a Mr. Rogers neighborhood. It’s relatively safe and very family-oriented,” says Alex Schafers of RE/MAX United Associates, an agent with hundreds of home sales in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. “It almost feels like you’re in a forest. It’s very green with trees everywhere.” Closely connected to nearby Catholic churches and Ivy Hills Country Club, the neighborhood makes it easy for locals to meet each other and bond over shared interests. Though home prices exceed the medians for the city of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Turpin Hills features lot sizes around a half-acre and a crime score below the national average.
Diligently landscaped front yards, mature pine trees and pristine streets greet residents as they drive home from work each day. Sidewalks link every home, so it’s common to see neighbors jogging or walking their dogs at sunrise. Because architectural styles vary throughout the neighborhood, homebuyers can choose ranch-style houses with brick exteriors, newly remodeled traditional homes or custom-built properties — most exceeding 2,000 square feet. “It’s mostly second-time homebuyers moving from the city to the suburbs to start a family,” Schafers says. Though the occasional home can be found closer to $300,000, most cost between $400,000 and $500,000. Unlike typical homeowners associations, Turpin Hills doesn’t require residents to foot a monthly bill. Still, most homeowners join the Turpin Hills Civic Association, which handles community maintenance and activities.
Students in the neighborhood can attend schools earning an A from Niche in Forest Hills School District, starting with Mercer Elementary. From here, students can transition to Nagel Middle and Turpin High, a school with a 97% graduation rate and a College Credit Plus dual enrollment program. Some students in the community attend private school, including McNicholas High, an A-minus-graded option with a 100% graduation rate.
With parks both in the neighborhood and along its northern edge, locals can find hundreds of acres of green space within a few blocks of home. Clear Creek Park has over 5 miles of trails and a pickleball court, and Otto Armleder Memorial Park features a popular 10-acre dog park. Just to the west, Stanberry Park includes a music-themed playground and hosts Friday Night Fun from June to September, a weekly concert series. For casual swims and racquet practice, Turpin Hills Swim Club is an all-ages, members-only facility within walking distance, just off Clough Road. For those looking to practice their golf swings, Ivy Hills Country Club is less than 5 miles away.
Because Turpin Hills is primarily residential, trips to stores like Kroger and Macy’s require a 3-mile drive to Anderson Towne Center. There are a few restaurants along Clough Pike, including Anderson Township Pub, which keeps beer on tap and offers a menu of comfort foods, and Clough Crossings, which serves American fare in an old schoolhouse building.
Located 10 miles from downtown Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Procter & Gamble, Turpin Hills is a commuter-friendly neighborhood only 3 miles from Columbia Parkway. For medical care, while locals can drive to Christ Hospital, Mercy Health’s Anderson Hospital is only 2 miles away. If taking a trip out of Ohio, ramps to Interstate 275 can be reached in 3 miles, making it easy to venture to Kentucky and the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
Schafers refers to Turpin Hills as an “old-school Cincinnati neighborhood” because of its continued connection to the Catholic church. St. John Fisher Church has held annual programming like a Soup Supper for Ash Wednesday and a wreath-making workshop during the Advent Season since its inception in the 1940s. Several Catholic schools are also within a 2-mile drive, including Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary and Guardian Angels School.
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Demographics
Total Population
3,617
Median Age
40
Population under 18
27%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
18.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$125,731
Significantly above the national average
$79,601
Average Household Income
$152,809
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
99.1%
College Graduates
81.1%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
39.4%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.9%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
24°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
14''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®®
64/ 100
Very Walkable
Walk Score®®
72/ 100
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