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Blue Ash.
About
Life in Blue Ash
Blue Ash is a community of 13,374 people in Ohio. The median household income is $115,313, median rent runs about $1,555 per month, and median home values are around $403,200. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.
Blue Ash at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Foreign-Born
14.2%
Broadband Internet
97.7%
of households
Population Growth
+2.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.2% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Blue Ash: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Blue Ash, the largest foreign-born group is from India (38.6%), and 4.5% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
20.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.6%
of households
Married Couples
57.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 50% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Blue Ash
In Blue Ash, rent runs 50% above the OH average, and home values are 88% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
32.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
95.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,000
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1981
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $443,240 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH
Unemployment in Blue Ash and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Blue Ash, is close to the OH average.
Unemployment rate
Blue Ash: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Blue Ash is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Blue Ash Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area
Commute20.2 min avg
How Blue Ash residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Blue Ash, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 75% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 56% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Blue Ash runs 56% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
146.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,011.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Blue Ash Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 18 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
96.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Hamilton County, which includes Blue Ash, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,250 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $627,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $82,900 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $203,250 |
| 2021 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $47,250 |
| 2020 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $278,100 |
| 2019 | 36 | Flood | $230,600 |
| 2018 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $137,100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Blue Ash is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality54 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, which includes Blue Ash, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
54
Good Days
125
per year
Moderate Days
227
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Hamilton County, county-wide
Blue Ash is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate85°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Blue Ash has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.6"
Annual Snowfall
14.4"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 24°F | 2.86" |
| Feb | 45°F | 26°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.94" |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 4.37" |
| May | 75°F | 53°F | 4.70" |
| Jun | 83°F | 61°F | 4.61" |
| Jul | 87°F | 65°F | 4.39" |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 80°F | 56°F | 3.07" |
| Oct | 68°F | 44°F | 3.05" |
| Nov | 55°F | 34°F | 2.91" |
| Dec | 45°F | 28°F | 3.32" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Blue Ash
Uninsured
2.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Blue Ash's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bethesda North
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.1 mi away · Cincinnati
Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc
Psychiatric · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Cincinnati
The Jewish Hospital-mercy Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.8 mi away · Cincinnati
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Blue Ash
Blue Ash's student/teacher ratio is 18.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 67.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
67.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Blue Ash
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
Public · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
10.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 2,043 students · in-state tuition $7,709 · 26% graduate · median earnings $63,814 (10 yrs after entry)
The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences
11.1 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 713 students · in-state tuition $17,318 · 64% graduate · median earnings $73,495 (10 yrs after entry)
Good Samaritan College of Nursing and Health Science
10.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati
2.6 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 46% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: William Howard Taft National Historic Site, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Blue Ash
Blue Ash has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
William Howard Taft National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayDayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
40 mi awayCharles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
41 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
70 mi awayPublic Libraries in Blue Ash
Blue Ash
4911 Cooper Rd., Blue Ash
Cities Near Blue Ash
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Blue Ash FAQ
Is Blue Ash, Ohio affordable?⌄
Blue Ash's median rent is $1,555/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $115,313/year. Median home value is $403,200.
Is Blue Ash, Ohio safe?⌄
Blue Ash's violent crime rate was 146 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2012 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Blue Ash, Ohio?⌄
Hamilton County, which includes Blue Ash, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Blue Ash, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Blue Ash is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,555/month and median household income is $115,313/year. The median home value is $403,200. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Blue Ash, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Blue Ash is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from