Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Blue Ash
Blue Ash, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,607
Population
12,731
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Relish suburban charms on the cusp of Downtown Cincinnati
Suburban
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Family-Friendly
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Upscale
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Welcoming
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Scenic
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Situated about 14 miles northeast of Downtown Cincinnati, Blue Ash provides residents with a peaceful, suburban environment and easy access to big-city amenities. In addition to picturesque, tree-lined neighborhoods, Blue Ash contains abundant shopping and recreational opportunities, top-rated schools, and Fortune 500 companies.
Blue Ash brings the community together with a bevy of annual festivals and free summer concerts. Nearby Kenwood Town Centre offers plenty of retail delights while Summit Park and Sharon Woods provide ample space for outdoor recreation. The renovated Blue Ash Recreation Center affords additional options for staying active as well.
The many cultural, entertainment, and sporting venues of Downtown Cincinnati are within a 20-minute drive of Blue Ash, allowing residents the tranquility of suburban living with quick access to urban attractions. Convenience to I-71 and I-275 makes getting around from Blue Ash a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$108,411
Average: $138,284
Education
6,136
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,650
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Blue Ash has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
43%
Other Education
57%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Blue Ash, OH is $1,495 for a studio, $1,609 for one bedroom, $1,931 for two bedrooms, and $2,414 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Blue Ash has increased by 2.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,609/month
804 Sq Ft
House
$2,455/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Blue Ash, OH is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Gorman Heritage Farm
- Sharon Woods
- Heritage Village Museum
- Francis RecreAcres
- French Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.