Neighborhood in Cincinnati, OH

Is Fernbank a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide

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Hoodscore
81

Crime Summary:

Crime Overview (last 12 months)

Severe751
Medium776
Low1034
Other3651

106 Registered Offenders Nearby

Rape34
Child involved24
Assault6
Other47

Crime Details:

Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.

Crime dateCrime descriptionAddressCrime category
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a convenience store on Cleves Warsaw Pike for a possible unattended business. A caller reported the front door was locked but ajar, customers were inside, and no employees were visible.Cleves Warsaw Pike, Cincinnati, OH 45238Suspicious Activity
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a white Pontiac fleeing a traffic stop near Anderson Ferry Road in Covedale. The vehicle, described as having a temporary tag, apparently continued at very high speed through nearby roads including Warsaw, Simrock Trail, Cleander, and areas past Colonial before moving through the Covedale area. Units advised they were not in an active pursuit while attempting to track its direction of travel.Anderson Ferry Rd, Covedale, OHTraffic
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to a laundromat on Warsaw Avenue for a reported rear door alarm.Warsaw Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45205Break-In
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers checked a school-related facility near Bridgetown Road after a school radio repeatedly transmitted an open silent mic with no response, and no trouble was heard.Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45248Other Incidents
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apparent disturbance at an apartment parking lot near Harrison Avenue, where a group of about eight to ten people was reported to be shooting off fireworks.Harrison Ave # D4, Cincinnati, OH 45211Disturbance
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and medical crews are dispatched to a reported poisoning near Milberton Court by Dove Hill Lane in Green Township.Milverton Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45248Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible poisoning at a residence on Milverton Court near Dove Hill Lane in Cincinnati.Milverton Ct, Cincinnati, OH 45248Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, an environmental emergency occurred near the intersection of Greenwell Avenue and Delhi Park Drive, close to Delhi Road.Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, a 44-year-old female appears to have heat exhaustion and ankle pain at the plasma donation center parking lot near Delhi Road.Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238Medical Emergency
Jul 16, 2026As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical services responded to a 44-year-old woman with heat exhaustion and ankle pain at CSL Plasma near Delhi Road in Cincinnati. The incident later involved a mental health emergency reported near the intersection of Greenwell Avenue and Delhi Park Drive.Delhi Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45238Medical Emergency

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Median Home Price
$248,106
Average Rent
$1,298
Vacancy Rate
11%

Overview

Fernbank is a suburban neighborhood in Cincinnati with mostly medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings.

Many homes are historic, built before 1940, with some built between 1940 and 1969. The neighborhood has a vacancy rate above average.

SuburbanHistoric HomesOwner Occupied

Housing market and real estate character

Fernbank's housing includes mostly medium to small single-family homes and small apartment buildings, with a strong owner-occupancy rate.

Historic Homes (Built ≤1939)55.2%
Government Employment15.1% of workforce

What buyers will notice right away

Over half the homes were built before 1940, giving the neighborhood historic character.
A significant share of residents work in government jobs, more than most U.S. neighborhoods.

Families & Lifestyle

Fernbank is an upper-middle income neighborhood with a higher childhood poverty rate than most U.S. neighborhoods.

Diverse Occupations — Residents work in executive, manufacturing, clerical, and sales jobs, reflecting a varied economy.
Child Poverty Rate21.6%

Demographics

Executive, Management & Professional Occupations37.2%
English Speakers97.1% of households
Italian Speakers6.0% of households
Common AncestriesGerman (30.3%), Irish (13.3%), English (7.7%), Italian (6.5%), Mexican (1.5%)

Commute

Most residents have short commutes, primarily driving alone or carpooling, with some bus use.

Fernbank offers manageable commute times with multiple transportation options.

Short Commutes — Nearly half commute between 15 and 30 minutes, shorter than average.
Transport Variety — Driving alone is common, with notable carpooling and bus use.
Commute Time 15-30 min49.9% of workers
Drive Alone68.6%
Carpool13.1%
Bus Commute6.6%

Homes for sale near 45233

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$2,995,000
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,505 sqft
45233 Four Seasons Way
Steamboat Springs, CO, 80487
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$459,900
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,692 sqft
5916 Cleves Warsaw Pike
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
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$459,900
4 bd | 4 ba | 3,692 sqft
5912 Cleves Warsaw Pike
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
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$449,900
4 bd | 2 ba | 1,947 sqft
Hillside Avenue
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
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$215,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,460 sqft
817 Neeb Rd APT 5
Mount Saint Joseph, OH, 45051
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$640,000
4 bd | 4 ba | 2,430 sqft
2082 Beech Grove Dr
Cincinnati, OH, 45233
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$290,000
3 bd | 2 ba | 1,657 sqft
2659 Devils Backbone Rd
Cincinnati, OH, 45233
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$425,000
4 bd | 3 ba | 2,502 sqft
6558 Thunderhill Ln
Cincinnati, OH, 45233
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$799,900
5 bd | 4 ba | 2,912 sqft
2417 Quail Run Farm Ln
Cincinnati, OH, 45233
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$1,195,000
2 bd | 3 ba | 2,122 sqft
2239 Quail Run Farm Ln
Cincinnati, OH, 45233
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$169,000
2 bd | 2 ba | 1,201 sqft
1287 Ebenezer Rd #56
Cincinnati, OH, 45233
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Fernbank?

The median home price is $248,106, more expensive than 51.4% of Ohio neighborhoods.

What is the average rent in Fernbank?

The average rent is $1,298, lower than 73.3% of Ohio neighborhoods.

What is notable about Fernbank's workforce?

15.1% of workers are employed by the government, higher than 97.2% of U.S. neighborhoods.

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