The Cincinnati metro area is known for its steep hills, and Monfort Heights, a suburban community about 10 miles from the heart of downtown, is no exception. "There's actually a saying: Cincinnati is called the City of Seven Hills," says Lisa Cappel, branch manager at the Monfort Heights Branch Library. "That's just part of the landscape." The community is divided in half horizontally by Interstate 74, which makes for easy morning commutes. Over the past few decades, Queen City has grown into a Midwest hub for healthcare, tech, manufacturing and more. "It's still a relatively inexpensive place to live compared to the other big metros around the county," says Todd Blersch, a Realtor with Coldwell Banker. "There's also decent job growth."
A mix of midcentury homes, Traditional architecture and condo options
Much of the housing in Monfort Heights was built during the suburban boom of the 1950s and '60s, when populations in the Cincinnati metro area increased by around 25%. There are ranch-style houses and split-levels with tuck-under garages on generous lots; some residents enjoy more than half an acre in West Monfort Heights Neighborhoods to the south of Interstate 74 feature pockets of Traditional architecture from the 1920s, 1930s-era Cape Cods and Tudor-inspired post-World War II homes. The last few decades have also seen the emergence of new construction, especially in East Monfort Heights , and condominium communities advertise convenience and affordability. The median sale price in Monfort Heights hovers around $265,000, a substantial increase since 2020. Still, homes here sell for significantly less than the national median.
The Monfort Heights Branch Library and public school education
Students throughout Monfort Heights are incorporated into the Northwest Local School District, which earns an overall B-minus grade from Niche. Parents of students within the district can learn how to best support their children's academic needs in a free, 10-week program, and members of the Colerain High School band look forward to marching in the homecoming parade every year. There are more educational opportunities — everything from lessons in tech basics to estate planning — available through the Monfort Heights Branch Library, which is part of the larger Cincinnati Public Library system. "It's a community that cares a lot about other people and living conditions. Plus, they love to read, which is great," says Cappel, adding that there are typically familiar faces at library events.
Proximity to Bicentennial Park and Mt. Airy Forest
Bicentennial Park and Mt. Airy Forest, both of which border Monfort Heights to the east, are popular destinations for picnicking, nature walks and athletics, although Cappel says Bicentennial is the more accessible of the two. It has a playground, pickleball courts and rentable indoor spaces. There's a disc golf course and equestrian trails in Mt. Airy Forest, which spans close to 1,5000 acres. West Fork Park, meanwhile, has a pioneer-themed playground and an onsite German Pioneer Heritage Museum. It's open on Sunday afternoons between May and October.
Chain restaurants along North Bend Road
Most of the area's shopping and dining can be found along North Bend Road, and residents will find a mix of fast-food chains. Regional options include Skyline Chili, La Rosa's Pizza and big-box stores closer to White Oak. Cincinnati has a growing food scene less than 20 minutes away, one that DWELL513's Doug Spitz says rivals larger cities like Chicago and New York.
Healthcare jobs, Cincinnati commutes and Green Township crime data
Public transportation within the suburb is limited, and most residents rely on their own cars to commute to work in Cincinnati, where there are thousands of jobs in the healthcare, tech and manufacturing industries. The 10-mile trip typically takes less than 20 minutes, depending on traffic, and Cappel says that Green Township is "pretty good at cleaning off the hills" when ice and snow storms hit. Mercy Health-West Hospital also employs hundreds within Monfort Heights itself.
The nearest airport is Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International, about 30 minutes away via Interstates 74 and 75.
Although the community doesn't have its own police department, data collected by the Green Township Police Department has indicated an overall decrease in crime since 2016. The vast majority of reported incidents are non-violent.
On average, homes in Monfort Heights, OH sell after 23 days on the market compared to the national average of 48 days. The median sale price for homes in Monfort Heights, OH over the last 12 months is $270,000, up 23% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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