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How We Ranked the Best Cities

Each city is scored against the state average on five weighted factors, normalized to control for regional cost differences and market size. Home prices, rents, and inventory come straight from Houzeo's live MLS feed; everything else is sourced from verified government datasets.

Scoring weights

  • Affordability30%

    Median home price, price per sq ft & rent relative to local incomes vs. the state average.

  • Safety & crime25%

    Violent and property crime rates per capita from FBI reporting vs. the state average.

  • Jobs & income20%

    Median household income, employment levels & job stability vs. the state average.

  • Housing & inventory15%

    Active listings, days on market & buyer competition from Houzeo’s live MLS feed.

  • Lifestyle & amenities10%

    Schools, walkability, commute times & access to everyday amenities — the tiebreaker.

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Best Areas to Stay in Cincinnati for Retirees

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