About

Life in Loveland

Loveland is a community of 13,280 people in Ohio. The median household income is $94,323, median rent runs about $1,246 per month, and median home values are around $321,300. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

Loveland at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Foreign-Born

6.0%

Broadband Internet

94.7%

of households

Population Growth

-0.1%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Loveland$94,323
Ohio avg$71,389
US$80,734

Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from Zimbabwe

Who lives in Loveland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin

In Loveland, the largest foreign-born group is from Zimbabwe (27.5%), and 3.4% of residents speak Russian/Slavic at home.

Under 18

26.6%

of residents

65 and Older

17.0%

of residents

Households with Kids

33.3%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

24.3%

of households

Married Couples

53.3%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.56

people

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Zimbabwe27.5%
Uzbekistan12.4%
Canada9.6%
India7.2%
Mexico6.8%
Georgia6.2%
Indonesia4.9%
Korea4.5%
Philippines3.8%
Kazakhstan2.8%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only88.3%
Russian/Slavic3.4%
Spanish3.0%
Other2.1%
Other Indo-European1.0%
Other Asian/Pacific0.8%
Chinese0.7%
German/Germanic0.5%

Cost of Livingrent 21% above OH average

Rent, home values, and income in Loveland

In Loveland, rent runs 21% above the OH average, and home values are 50% above the OH average.

Median rent (per month)

Loveland$1,246
Ohio avg$1,034
US$1,413

Median home value

Loveland$321,300
Ohio avg$214,800
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

37.1%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

20.9%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

95.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$4,843

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

74.6%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1985

median year built

Vacant Homes

7.7%

of housing units

Home Value Trend

$337,383
$444,367
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $444,367 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH

Unemployment in Loveland

Unemployment in Hamilton County, which includes Loveland, is close to the OH average.

Unemployment rate

Loveland4.6%
Ohio avg4.6%
US4.3%

Loveland: Hamilton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average

Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend

4.4%
4.3%
4%
3.7%
7.7%
4.9%
3.6%
3.4%
4.2%
4.6%
2016201720182019202020212022202320242025

Hamilton County (county-wide) · Annual averages

Loveland is about 2% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

What Loveland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry

Education & health care18.2%
Arts, hospitality & food service14.2%
Professional & business services13.8%
Retail11.9%
Manufacturing10.5%
Finance & real estate8.7%
Transportation & utilities5.5%
Construction5.4%

City residents, wherever they work

Commute26 min avg

How Loveland residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Loveland, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone74.5%
Carpool4.9%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home17.2%
Other1.4%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min19.9%
15–29 min43.1%
30–44 min24.0%
45–59 min6.0%
60+ min7.0%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

    Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    26 mi

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 43% below national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in Loveland runs 43% below the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

188.4

per 100,000 residents

Below average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

474.7

per 100,000 residents

Below average (1,552 national, 2025)

Loveland 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).

Lightning · Very HighTornado · Very HighCold wave · HighHeat wave · HighIce storm · High

Hamilton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025

In Hamilton County, which includes Loveland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 18 recorded events in 2025.

Most common events:

Thunderstorm WindWinter WeatherFloodHailWinter Storm

Storm events by year

YearEventsTop TypeProperty Damage
202518Thunderstorm Wind$37,250
202412Thunderstorm Wind$627,000
202317Thunderstorm Wind$82,900
202220Thunderstorm Wind$203,250
202116Thunderstorm Wind$47,250
202028Thunderstorm Wind$278,100
201936Flood$230,600
201831Thunderstorm 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

Loveland 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 Loveland, 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

Loveland 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

Loveland 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

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
10°30°50°70°90°5"Jan: 2.86" precipitationFeb: 2.79" precipitationMar: 3.94" precipitationApr: 4.37" precipitationMay: 4.70" precipitationJun: 4.61" precipitationJul: 4.39" precipitationAug: 3.39" precipitationSep: 3.07" precipitationOct: 3.05" precipitationNov: 2.91" precipitationDec: 3.32" precipitation24°JJan: high 41°F, low 24°FFFeb: high 45°F, low 26°FMMar: high 55°F, low 33°FAApr: high 67°F, low 43°FMMay: high 75°F, low 53°FJJun: high 83°F, low 61°F87°JJul: high 87°F, low 65°FAAug: high 86°F, low 64°FSSep: high 80°F, low 56°FOOct: high 68°F, low 44°FNNov: high 55°F, low 34°FDDec: high 45°F, low 28°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan41°F24°F2.86"
Feb45°F26°F2.79"
Mar55°F33°F3.94"
Apr67°F43°F4.37"
May75°F53°F4.70"
Jun83°F61°F4.61"
Jul87°F65°F4.39"
Aug86°F64°F3.39"
Sep80°F56°F3.07"
Oct68°F44°F3.05"
Nov55°F34°F2.91"
Dec45°F28°F3.32"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Loveland

Uninsured

4.1%

of residents

No hospitals inside Loveland's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles

Bethesda North

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Cincinnati

Lindner Center of Hope

Psychiatric · 5 mi away · Mason

Not rated

Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc

Psychiatric · ER available · 5.2 mi away · Cincinnati

Not rated

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity30.7%US 36.8%
Diabetes10.3%US 12.6%
High blood pressure32.3%US 37.1%
Current smoking10.4%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity18.6%US 26.6%
Depression25.2%US 23.0%
Asthma10.4%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year80.1%US 78.2%

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.

Education20.6:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Loveland

Loveland's student/teacher ratio is 20.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

6

within city limits

Private Schools

2

within city limits

College Degree Rate

50.2%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6:1

National avg 16:1

Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year

Colleges Near Loveland (within 15 miles)

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

7.2 mi away

Public · 2-year · 4,354 students · in-state tuition $7,416 · 29% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)

Xavier University

13.6 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,207 students · in-state tuition $52,680 · 71% graduate · median earnings $69,118 (10 yrs after entry)

Galen College of Nursing-Cincinnati

5.2 mi away

Private for-profit · 2-year · 645 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · 46% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)

Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

13.2 mi away

Private nonprofit · 4-year · 107 students · 96% graduate · median earnings $58,834 (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, 16 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Loveland

Loveland has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (16 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

National Historic Site

16 mi away

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

37 mi away

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

37 mi away

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

64 mi away

Public Libraries in Loveland

Loveland

649 Loveland-Madeira Rd., Loveland

Branch~52 hrs/week

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Loveland FAQ

Is Loveland, Ohio affordable?⌄

Loveland's median rent is $1,246/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $94,323/year. Median home value is $321,300.

Is Loveland, Ohio safe?⌄

Loveland's violent crime rate was 188 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 475 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

What is the job market like in Loveland, Ohio?⌄

Hamilton County, which includes Loveland, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.

What is the cost of living in Loveland, Ohio?⌄

The cost of living in Loveland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,246/month and median household income is $94,323/year. The median home value is $321,300. About 37% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Loveland, Ohio?⌄

The average commute in Loveland is 26 minutes, which is about 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