About

Life in Springdale

Springdale is a community of 10,983 people in Ohio. The median household income is $67,903, median rent runs about $1,226 per month, and median home values are around $192,000. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

Springdale at a Glance

Population, income, housing and more

Median Age

38.9 yrs

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Foreign-Born

14.1%

Broadband Internet

81.3%

of households

Population Growth

+1.2%

recent change · Census Bureau

Median household income

Springdale$67,903
Ohio avg$71,389
US$80,734

Demographics14.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico

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

In Springdale, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (18.8%), and 8.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.

Under 18

23.4%

of residents

65 and Older

19.6%

of residents

Households with Kids

24.6%

anyone under 18

Living Alone

41.0%

of households

Married Couples

37.4%

of households

Avg Household Size

2.42

people

Top countries of origin (foreign-born)

Mexico18.8%
Vietnam12.8%
Other Southern Africa11.7%
Nepal11.3%
Guatemala11.1%
Philippines8.1%
Bhutan4.2%
Colombia3.9%
Ethiopia3.6%
Other Eastern Europe3.4%

Languages Spoken at Home

English only84.2%
Spanish8.0%
Other Indo-European3.2%
Russian/Slavic1.0%
Vietnamese1.0%
Tagalog/Filipino0.8%
Other0.5%
German/Germanic0.5%

Cost of Livingrent 19% above OH average

Rent, home values, and income in Springdale

In Springdale, rent runs 19% above the OH average, and home values are 11% below the OH average.

Median rent (per month)

Springdale$1,226
Ohio avg$1,034
US$1,413

Median home value

Springdale$192,000
Ohio avg$214,800
US$332,700

Rent Burdened

61.3%

spending 30%+ of income on rent

Severely Rent Burdened

19.5%

spending 50%+

Cost of Living Index

95.4

metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100

Median Property Tax

$2,407

per year, owner-occupied homes

Homeowners

59.1%

of occupied homes are owned

Typical Home Built

1971

median year built

Home Value Trend

$184,378
$234,125
202120222023202420252026

Latest: $234,125 (September 2026)

Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OH

Unemployment in Springdale and typical pay across the metro area

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

Unemployment rate

Springdale4.6%
Ohio avg4.6%
US4.3%

Springdale: 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

Springdale is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

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

Education & health care25.0%
Retail15.6%
Finance & real estate10.4%
Manufacturing10.1%
Professional & business services5.2%
Public administration2.6%
Information1.9%
Other services1.5%

City residents, wherever they work

Median Salary by Occupation · metro area

Management$104,900
Healthcare$78,260
Business & Finance$75,860
Education$60,690
Repair & Maintenance$56,960
Production$44,290
Office & Admin$43,760
Transportation$40,930

Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area

Commute19.6 min avg

How Springdale residents get to work, and the nearest airports

In Springdale, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 71% get there in under 30 minutes.

How People Get to Work

Drive alone73.8%
Carpool8.6%
Public transit0.4%
Walk1.5%
Work from home11.6%
Other4.1%

Commute Time Distribution

Under 15 min37.4%
15–29 min33.6%
30–44 min26.6%
45–59 min2.4%
60+ min0.0%

Nearest airports · with airline service

  • Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

    Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025

    19 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 11% above national average

Crime rates for 2025

Violent crime in Springdale runs 11% above the national average.

Violent Crime Rate

365.2

per 100,000 residents

Above average (329 national, 2025)

Property Crime Rate

2,288.9

per 100,000 residents

Above average (1,552 national, 2025)

Springdale 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 Springdale, 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

Springdale is about 1% 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 Springdale, 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

Springdale is about 1% of Hamilton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.

Climate85°F summers, 24°F winters

30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation

Springdale has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).

Spring (Mar–May)

65°/42°F

avg high / low

Summer (Jun–Aug)

85°/62°F

avg high / low

Fall (Sep–Nov)

67°/42°F

avg high / low

Winter (Dec–Feb)

42°/24°F

avg high / low

Annual Precipitation

41.4"

Annual Snowfall

16.0"

Hot Days/Year

28

days above 90°F

Freeze Days/Year

116

days below 32°F

Rainy Days/Year

143

Average month

High °FLow °FPrecip (in)
10°30°50°70°90°5"Jan: 2.91" precipitationFeb: 2.41" precipitationMar: 3.49" precipitationApr: 4.63" precipitationMay: 4.59" precipitationJun: 4.06" precipitationJul: 3.67" precipitationAug: 2.95" precipitationSep: 3.04" precipitationOct: 3.17" precipitationNov: 3.16" precipitationDec: 3.34" precipitation22°JJan: high 40°F, low 22°FFFeb: high 44°F, low 23°FMMar: high 54°F, low 32°FAApr: high 67°F, low 42°FMMay: high 75°F, low 52°FJJun: high 83°F, low 61°F87°JJul: high 87°F, low 64°FAAug: high 86°F, low 62°FSSep: high 80°F, low 54°FOOct: high 68°F, low 42°FNNov: high 55°F, low 32°FDDec: high 44°F, low 26°F
Show month-by-month table ↓
MonthHighLowPrecip
Jan40°F22°F2.91"
Feb44°F23°F2.41"
Mar54°F32°F3.49"
Apr67°F42°F4.63"
May75°F52°F4.59"
Jun83°F61°F4.06"
Jul87°F64°F3.67"
Aug86°F62°F2.95"
Sep80°F54°F3.04"
Oct68°F42°F3.17"
Nov55°F32°F3.16"
Dec44°F26°F3.34"

Healthcare

Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Springdale

Uninsured

6.3%

of residents

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

Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.7 mi away · Fairfield

Beckett Springs

Psychiatric · 3.8 mi away · West Chester

Not rated

Assurance Health Cincinnati Llc

Psychiatric · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Cincinnati

Not rated

Adult Health · vs. the typical US place

Obesity36.3%US 36.8%
Diabetes15.7%US 12.6%
High blood pressure40.1%US 37.1%
Current smoking14.1%US 15.0%
No leisure-time physical activity29.5%US 26.6%
Depression22.9%US 23.0%
Asthma11.3%US 10.7%
Routine checkup in past year80.8%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.

Education15.7:1 student/teacher ratio

Schools and degree attainment in Springdale

Springdale's student/teacher ratio is 15.7:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 24.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public Schools

2

within city limits

Private Schools

1

within city limits

College Degree Rate

24.8%

adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.7:1

National avg 16:1

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

Colleges Near Springdale (within 15 miles)

University of Cincinnati-Main Campus

11.2 mi away

Public · 4-year · 29,882 students · in-state tuition $14,394 · 73% graduate · median earnings $60,832 (10 yrs after entry)

University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College

5.6 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

9.8 mi away

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

Miami University-Hamilton

7.6 mi away

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

11.8 mi away

Private 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

10.7 mi away

Private nonprofit · 2-year · 690 students · in-state tuition $15,356 · 77% graduate · median earnings $72,043 (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, 12 mi

Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Springdale

Springdale has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being William Howard Taft National Historic Site (12 mi away).

Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas

William Howard Taft National Historic Site

National Historic Site

12 mi away

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

40 mi away

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

42 mi away

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park

National Historical Park

75 mi away

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Springdale FAQ

Is Springdale, Ohio affordable?⌄

Springdale's median rent is $1,226/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,903/year. Median home value is $192,000.

Is Springdale, Ohio safe?⌄

Springdale's violent crime rate was 365 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2289 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.

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

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

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

The cost of living in Springdale is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,226/month and median household income is $67,903/year. The median home value is $192,000. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.

How is the commute in Springdale, Ohio?⌄

The average commute in Springdale 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