I am originally from North of Nashville(almost Rural Suburbs). I have lived in Cincinnati over 7 years and have been extremely happy here. I can’t get over how centrally located the city is to the United States. I am close yet far away from Relatives and that’s how I like it!
it maybe centrallly located based on geography, but not in terms of travel.. very few direct flights out of the local airport, which makes it a pain in the ass to travel anywhere, especially internationally
I lived in California for decades...I rooted vociferously for the Bengals this year! I was upset for days. I'm a 49ers/Seahawks fan, but...along with Green Bay, and New England (I'm from Boston), I am adopting the Bengals!
I’m sold. My husband and I went to the Bearcats vs. SMU football game last night, and I knew that this could be a great area to live in. We currently live in Fort Wayne, IN where cost of living is similar.
Cincy is a secret, for now. We considered Raleigh - we got priced out. Cincy is where Raleigh was around 1999… by the time people know about it, it’ll be ridiculously expensive and those prices are rising. Relatively moderate weather by midwest standards, excellent school districts (in the expensive suburbs) and not a lot of traffic/overpopulation.
Cincy doesn’t have a subway but does have the largest unused underground tunnel that was dug for a subway. The construction was halted due to war/depression. There are a few closed stations that you can go exploring in.
@@jaspreetsingh8434 they are hard to get into and illegal but one of the entrances can be seen off the highway. Look around on reddit and u might be able to find exactly where to go
@@jaspreetsingh8434 there is a place on Vine St. 2 blocks south of liberty St that does tours. Most of the entrances are locked. There's one below Hopple st. It's on your right on i75. You would never guess that's what it is if you didn't know. It used to be unlocked.
How could you not mention the Arts? World class Symphony, Ballet, Opera, multiple theatres, music venues, wonderful museums of all kinds. We moved here from NYC and fell in love with the fabulous Art Scene.
I just moved to northern KY for work this June, and this video has given me more useful info about the area than anyone i've talked to or research i've done, thank you!
We lived in Cincy for 7 years - ‘14-‘21 and want to return after being in AZ the past couple years. I think the points in the video summarize it very well. It is an amazing place to raise a family
I'm was born and grew up in Cincy. I went away for college and have lived in several states/cities in the US and briefly outside the US for work. Looking forward to moving back to Cincinnati (from Washington, DC) for all of the reasons you listed.
I'm from Canada (Ontario - north, then south) have been here for 4 years. Pros: Love that it's so wooded (grew up Northern Ontario where towns are 60 miles apart with nothing but forest in between them), love the bike trails and hiking opportunities, love all of the breweries! Cons: Very hard to meet people here (most people are from here and have friends from their childhood, they even ask you what high school you went to instead of which college/university). For similar reasons, it's hard finding someone to date if you're single.
Agree. I think if you are married and want to start a family there are worse places you can do that Single folks looking for the vibrancy and social excitement will be dissapointed. Making friends is hard, too. Many people lived here all their lives as well as their friends from high school don't like going outside their boxes
The public library system, the museums, casinos and Playhouse in the Park are all pro points for the area. Also, please consider doing a video on Clifton. Thanks.
Never been to Cincinnati but I'm planning on moving there next year. Currently in the Phoenix area but it's just a large hot parking lot that is now also expensive. Beautiful old buildings, nice city living, all four seasons and most importantly affordable. I can't wait
You will miss the sunshine, dry air, and mild temps in winter. Wife and I live well here, but the lack of open desert and mountains is crushing us with boredom. I do wish you all the best and think you'll like the change, but as I said above.
@@dieterh.9342 I'm actually from the Midwest originally. Az is a great place to vacation, but of the 7 states I've lived in across the country it's by far my least favorite. I miss my long Midwest summer days, the blistering storms that make you feel invincible, fall colors, first snowfalls, and most importantly the quality of the neighborhoods and community.
This video is great. I moved from Chicago to the Greater Cincinnati area back in 2006 and absolutely love it here. I am currently in Loveland, but I am looking to move downtown, which is how i ended up at your video. Great job! New subscriber and I will definitely be checking out more of your content.
I've lived in Cincinnati my whole life and would never want to live anywhere else. Our city is rich in history, chalk full of things to do, and is so so beautiful!
Why does everyone think our Chilli is so unique? I always thought you had to have spaghetti underneath my chilli. And the Frischs tarter sauce thing that out of towner’s just can’t wait to eat and take back cases home with them amazes me!!
Strongly considering a job transfer to Cincinnati. Nashville has that "cool" factor going for it, but that's driven rent prices skyhigh. People look at me like I'm nuts when I say I might move to Cincinnati. That's okay though...keeps it a hidden gem.
Hi Eric. I lived in the city back in 2007, before the market crashed. Moved on over to the hot desert of phoenix arizona. I don't like the heat, but 4 months out of the year isn't bad. Then fall starts. Have a nice weekend.
I lived in Cincinnati until abt 16 years ago. Eden Park, Findlay Market, the weather, the people, a solid economy. I live in Atlanta now and in terms of quality of life, Cincinnati is better. Atlanta is just sprawling and growing too fast for the infrastructure to keep up.
Have lived on the east side of Cincinnati area my entire life… the constant gray skies are the WORST… it affects my mood tremendously, so much so that I’m moving to Florida. We visit Florida often and after a few days of being back home my allergies are back in full effect as does my depression. Although There are lots of great things about Ohio in general, it comes down to weather for me. I realize that Florida has its own list of issues, but I love the sun!
I’m personally thinking of moving to Orlando from Cincy and yes the weather is great here aside from the crazy humidity and heat in the summer haha. But Florida has 3 seasons that are beautiful (fall, winter, spring) where Cincy only has 2 (fall, spring). There are no shortages of things to do in Orlando, but cost of living will reflect that for sure and also traffic can be bad
I grew up in Cincinnati, I left in 2012 to move to Seattle where my brother was living, and he convinced me to move. Seattle is great but it's no Cincinnati. I was 41 when I moved so Cincinnati is a part of my genetic makeup. The one thing I always tell people, who after finding out I lived in Cincinnati (and once they stop singing the WKRP theme song) is what was the best part about it. I would say that it was a mid-sized city with big city amenities. It's great, because it's not too big, but we are not left behind when it comes to the latest and greatest things a big city usually has. We are like a big city that wasn't full of itself in a sense. The people are great, always will be. It's beautiful, the river is great and my trips to Newport and Convington were great as well. The Bengals did make it to the playoffs in the 2000's but the QB got sacked/injured early on. We had high hopes, but the fill-in QB wasn't as seasoned as he could have been. I am not a huge sports fan, but I do enjoy going to games, but I'd be lying if I were to say I knew all the names :) I did sort of at the time though. After I moved, they started getting better, and like you said they made the playoffs like five years in a row. Seattle is a huge sports town, in the same vein as Cincinnati. They are diehards and sometimes it's tough being a fan here as well. Though they did go to back-to-back Superbowls when I first moved here (or around then). I always say that when Seattle plays, I root for them UNLESS they are playing Cincy. However, if Cincy loses, then I am not as heartbroken as I would have been when I was living in Cincy. It's kind of like my team didn't win but my second team did, if that makes sense. So, it takes some of the sting out of things. You forgot to tell everyone that we put the chili on spaghetti. Everyone thinks I am mad until they taste it. Until Amazon Fresh started carrying Skyline Chili, I had to make do with Hormel. Not the same, but kind of made it less unbearable. Also, I remember in grade school, and we would all love it when we got chili spaghetti for lunch. Though it was a bit crazy hearing a bunch of fourth and fifth graders getting excited about a three way. lol. It's like "awesome, we're having a three way today!!" Oh, to be young and innocent again :) I do miss the main Public Library location. I used to do a lot of writing there and I did a lot of reading/researching things just for fun. I learned a lot about history and old Hollywood and old Comic strips that way. Cincinnati had so many options and so many activities you could do even if you were broke (which is how I grew up). I lived in Over-the-Rhine back in the 70s until about 94 then moved to College Hill and then off to Colerain Twnshp. So many great memories. And going to Sawyer Point and walking along the Serpentine Wall are memories I will always cheris.
I’m from Venezuela, I came to Kentucky almost 5 years ago. I currently live in Kentucky and work in downtown Cincinnati. they are two fantastic states to live in! I think that for me what I like least about living here is the climate in winter because I come from a tropical country, however the states are prepared for each climate. your video is super educational and informative! keep it up!
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. I just met someone else from Venezuela yesterday. She said the same thing about the winters but is loving this summer weather.
When driving into Cincy from the airport, I love playing Jurassic Park theme song as I approach downtown. Start at Kyle's Lane. The skyline is epic this way!
I'm 62 lived here all my life but on my sons account wish someone had the financial ability to build a visitor hotel in Cincinnati with great marketing skills to provide great service and cuisine and transportation of tours of our zoo', parks, museums, Architecture like Union Terminal, Music Hall and the Banks. And various tours available of new breweries while describing the history of so many old breweries and the history of naming us the Queen City. Also Coordinated River Boat Cruises, Rides to Casino's and Horse Races, Train Rides to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon. Also extended tours of Wright Patterson AFB and the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton.
We’re gonna be living in Cincinnati for the next few months and I’m so excited after watching this 😊 being from south texas I really hope we get to see snow
Just moved to Cincinnati and I love it. Only things that are annoying graffiti is on the rise and some people just throw trash out their car windows continuously.
Thank You. Overall a very accurate report. I'm from Cincy/NKY. I received my education here. When I became of age I moved out to Denver, CO, stayed for 35 Yrs, got out during the "Great Recession". When I came back; I recognized how very reasonable the cost of living is to Denver. Yes, people are friendly here. Surprised me just how welcome(d) I was upon my return from Denver. I'll send this report out to friends and family. Thanks.
Moving from Boulder, Co will give You a kind of Culture Shock. Cincinnati is considerably more Conservative than Colorado. Cincinnati cost of living can be Very reasonable compared to Boulder. Look on you tube to find City by City comparisons. I wish You well.
Love the videos! Thanks. Just found out I'm transferring to the Cincinnati airport area from Yuma, Az sometime in the next 6 months. Your videos have been giving me a good idea of what what we are in for. Looks like it will be a great place for my 8yo to grow up.
The greater Cincinnati airport is in Kentucky. Kentucky got a little pissed off at that so the name is now the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky airport.
I-71 just north of downtown - been under construction for the 3 years that I have lived here and I NEVER see construction workers working on it. They have to be the most incompetent construction company ever.
Part of the issue is State rules that prohibit working on the highway between certain hours. The crews get very limited windows to get things done. Not excusing it, just an FYI.
I live within the 275 loop but outside the 'city'. If you are someone who is afraid of city crime, you may consider doing the same. You're close enough to enjoy the city, but far enough outside to enjoy the safety of suburb life. It's also still within the range of affordable living while moving up to Mason, Lebanon or Monroe your cost of living rises dramatically.
This. You don't even need to live in Hyde Park to have a safe place to live for a decent price. Places like Miamitown or Colt have 1k square feet for under 1,000$.
Cincinnati love small business! I am a Potter and I make a living off my craft. My wife and I run a small LLC, and we rely on all the amazing outdoor craft markets to reach people in the tri-state. The Off Market in Oakley and Blue Ash is one off the best in Ohio.
One time back in the 90's it snowed 15 inches. 2 days later it was in the 60's. People were wearing shorts, riding motorcycles with a foot of snow on the ground.
I love Cincinnati. I miss Cincinnati. We lived there 4 years and our landlord sold the house we were renting. We made a big mistake and moved to Kansas city. Sux. Trying to get back. But can't find a house. Love oakley norwood area. Lovu Cincy!
We have lots of honest good people in Kentucky Indiana Ohio. One Christmas I went To Florence mall spent two hundred and forgot my bag in the bathroom went all the way home call them backup and someone turned it in unbelievable good honest hard working people.🍻🍻🍻
I have lived in NKY for 8 years, but I am from South Jersey/ Philly. I don't think you can blame the river for lack of subway. The Delaware River is twice the size and it still has a subway. People just don't want to pay the larger cost, and the Mid-West was screwed over by the big Motor companies back in the 70s. The big three promised passes cities like Cincinnati and Pittsburgh we get rid of street cars and not build subways. The Problem was cities had to still build roads and infrastructure and pay for transit authorities and Depot's. I love Cinny,, but what doesn't help transportation is every new music and sports venue is being built downtown. The city isn't made to deal with that kind of congestion.
I come from Philly myself and most of what was said in this video is not true. This is one of the worst cities to live especially if you're black. There is no diversity, it's racist as hell, the food is awful, the transportation is poor and the people are not nice. Most are fake, backstabbing, narrowminded, haters with no personality. These people here are not nice and many have personality disorders. Good food is in Philly, it's way more diverse, it has many historical landmarks and the people aren't fake. You will know if they don't like you. The only historical landmarks Cincinnati has is Union Terminal, and the underground railroad. Cincinnati is so racist that even if a black person has a PHD they will be treated as if they didn't even have a high school diploma. Cincinnati is just a low class city made up of people who want to feel superior over others.
The theater district is top class! Shakespeare Theater, Music Hall, Broadway in Cincinnati, CSO, I can go on and on… if you like live theater, Cincinnati is your city.
I live in Covington, but have lived on both sides of the river. I’ve moved away but somehow I always find myself back in the Cincinnati metro! I love our city, it’s a wonderful place to live!
There's a reason so many people move to Cincinnati (regular joe's and retired major leaguers/pro athletes) that continue to make Cincinnati their home. Best city I ever lived in. Love the small town charm.
Best Pro IMO is the cost of living here. I'm able to visit any city i want due to the affordable housing here. CON weather just sucks in general. but doesn't sound like coastal living is all that great anymore.
Your comments about Cincinnati chili are spot on. I liked the cheese coneys from go, but i didn’t start eating Three Ways until maybe 6 years ago and now i eat them at least weekly. :)
The thing about living from Hamilton down is half the time the weather is wrong, it could say "rain starting soon" and then it's like 20 percent humidity, it could also be the opposite. Also, the city is nicknamed Porkopolis so there are a lot of good places to eat, my favorite out-of-town restaurant is probably Fords Garage in Norwood And we went to the super bowl in 2022 go Bengals!
Perfect North Ski slopes not mentioned. I agree, a con is the gray overcast days we have. I've lived here over 25 years and it still bothers me. But overall it's a good video you put together and a decent place to live. I think it's really weird when someone asks you what school you went to and they mean high school...that is so weird
A con for me about the weather in Cincinnati, is you can literally never tell what the weather will be because it changes every minute and does some drastic things, lol
Many great suburbs, townships, and villages on the 275 loop. So many things to do around and inside that loop, as well. Many great golf courses to play.
The restaurants! People who visit here from out of town can’t wait to eat at Frischs, Montg. Inn, Skyline, Aglamessies, etc.. Family in for visits want to go to Frischs before they even unpack!!
within the actual city, transportation is relatively nice and there is a free streetcar. However, you cannot get very far outside of the city or to any of the nearby neighborhoods
From LA too, sames. Their parks and downtown architecture, and ice cream are much better than LA. Other than that it lacks diversity in its people, food, basically everything. It's a growing city so I have hope for it.
I grew up in Cincinnati and moved to Pittsburgh in my 30s. I REALLY miss Skyline Chili! I went to nursing school there and I still visit Cincy to go to Kings Island with my kids.
another great thing is in northern Kentucky and mostly Covington there's a big football and cheer community for children. I grew up in Covington and did cheer for years and met a bunch of amazing people and we always had a lot of fun especially with the Tiger Bowl (it's basically like the super bowl but with every age group) and rain or shine we play and cheer and the football and cheer community actually help the community a lot with different things either being fundraising for the homeless or at risk people or community service and volunteering to help different people. it also helps single parents be able to work later because it's after school and no matter your situation the parents and organizers are willing to help you out weather it be you need someone to pick your kid up from school to get them to practice or you can't afford to buy new cleats and they either have an old or extra pear that your kid can have
My interest in Cincinnati I'm going through a divorce a very horrible divorce and I'm looking for a fresh start my sister lives in Cincinnati Ohio she's invited me to live with her so I'm strongly considering moving to Cincinnati
We just moved to Cincinnati from Sacramento CA. It rains so much here. I wish it would stop so I could go ride my bike on the Loveland bike trail!! Love that trail!
4 down sides. 1) Allergies 2) Tornados in spring. 3) Getting snowed in for days. 4) Serious sog alert days 2 up sides 1) Beautiful in Fall. 2) Mild summer temperatures. I lived in the Delhi area for a few years. 3rd spring I was headed back to Texas
Commenting here on February 3rd, 2023 feels awesome knowing what the Bengals would begin doing in just a few short months. I get that y'all lost the AFC Championship this year, but come-on, the Bengals have been an objectively fun team to follow the last 2 seasons and have massive potential for the near future. And I'm not even a Bengals fan!
Moved to Florence KY 2 months ago from Pennsylvania... the jury is still out on this place and I'm convinced NO ONE knows what real Italian Food around here!
Yeah ... that's not going to be a thing in Florence. I grew up there. Try Pompilio's in Newport, or if you can save up and splurge, Sotto downtown is amazing.
I totally agree that it is the last cool place that is affordable. It reminds me of Portland, Oregon at the Turn of the Century. Tons of DIY arts scene, wish more national bands came through, but there is great bands in Cinci. West Price Hill doesn't get enough love, I had the best tacos I have had outside of San Antonio there. As someone from Philadelphia, your public transit is not that bad. Actually I was impressed. While it is mostly busses they show up on time. You can find out to the minute when the next bus is going to show up (something SEPTA sadly lacks). I wish they ran at least one bus after closing time at least from the Northside to Downtown it would make it much easier to attend shows.
100% LEGIT. Cincy, coming north on 75 is the greatest skyline in the US. No disputing it. Great city, people, culture. The indie music scene? ...just can't do goetta though.
Went to school at UC. Lived here 5 years. Pros: lots and lots of bars Cons: I've seen so many shootings I don't remember them all. And I'm not talking on the news
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Cincinnati …. We have a pet domesticated mini goat (she really is quieter/behaved better than most dogs) and have read that there is no ordinance against having goats as backyard pets…. Do you know where I could find more information on that?
We have been shopping for a building lot and it seems like they sell at a real premium. Either the production builders buy up big tracts and throw up cheaply built houses, or the lot is an individual one where you have to spend more money to tear down the existing house before building.
I am originally from North of Nashville(almost Rural Suburbs). I have lived in Cincinnati over 7 years and have been extremely happy here. I can’t get over how centrally located the city is to the United States. I am close yet far away from Relatives and that’s how I like it!
Thats where I live north of Nashville Hendersonville. And we come to Cincinnati alot to get away from Nashville love Cincinnati and love OTR Exp
it maybe centrallly located based on geography, but not in terms of travel.. very few direct flights out of the local airport, which makes it a pain in the ass to travel anywhere, especially internationally
I can vouch that Cincinnati has some of the best milkshakes in the country. UDF & Graeters combined
Was just talking about this with some friends.😋
Both good but hands down the best milkshake I've ever had was from Aglamesis.
I lived in California for decades...I rooted vociferously for the Bengals this year! I was upset for days.
I'm a 49ers/Seahawks fan, but...along with Green Bay, and New England (I'm from Boston), I am adopting the Bengals!
YES! I love my Cincinnati ❤️
It is Cincinnati but it’s Creamy Whip or Pendleton Parlor (same owner/product).
I’m sold. My husband and I went to the Bearcats vs. SMU football game last night, and I knew that this could be a great area to live in. We currently live in Fort Wayne, IN where cost of living is similar.
Cincy is cool. Getting better daily. Lots of good people here. Lots of nice rural areas w lots of nice parks.
Cincy is a secret, for now. We considered Raleigh - we got priced out. Cincy is where Raleigh was around 1999… by the time people know about it, it’ll be ridiculously expensive and those prices are rising. Relatively moderate weather by midwest standards, excellent school districts (in the expensive suburbs) and not a lot of traffic/overpopulation.
I live in Raleigh right now. It’s crazy expensive. I’m paying $1300+ for a 1bd 1bth
@TheMelloFx that's it?!?! Sheesh maybe I need to get out of California 😂
@@smashadams85100Go to a small town in California and you can pay much less, problem solved!
Cincy doesn’t have a subway but does have the largest unused underground tunnel that was dug for a subway. The construction was halted due to war/depression. There are a few closed stations that you can go exploring in.
Could you please post addresses to them? I would love to go explore them :)
@@jaspreetsingh8434 they are hard to get into and illegal but one of the entrances can be seen off the highway. Look around on reddit and u might be able to find exactly where to go
i tried to go a couple years ago and both entrances were locked
@@jaspreetsingh8434 i don’t have the address but they are posted online in some blogs. Kind of sad that Cincy gave up on building a train line.
@@jaspreetsingh8434 there is a place on Vine St. 2 blocks south of liberty St that does tours. Most of the entrances are locked. There's one below Hopple st. It's on your right on i75. You would never guess that's what it is if you didn't know. It used to be unlocked.
Best city in the country. I love living here. The charm is amazing and so is the infrastructure. Also the food 😍
How could you not mention the Arts? World class Symphony, Ballet, Opera, multiple theatres, music venues, wonderful museums of all kinds. We moved here from NYC and fell in love with the fabulous Art Scene.
💯💯💯I need more sophisticated friends. 🤣
The art scene ain't nothing
Thanks Carol for that 411
Couldn’t agree more. I like it more than Chicago.
@@reginaldmerriweather8513 Cincinnati has world class arts, and has for over a hundred years!
Downtown Cincinnati is my favorite downtown. It’s big enough that it’s interesting but small enough that it’s very easy to navigate
I just moved to northern KY for work this June, and this video has given me more useful info about the area than anyone i've talked to or research i've done, thank you!
Glad it helped!
Findlay Market is a gem --- an amazing place.
It can't be stated enough.
It’s weird seeing a video about Cincy and I actually live there!
What part? I do too
Same here Anderson baby🤙
Same
same!
I used to live there. I live in Naples Florida now. I don’t miss the weather one bit!!!
The architecture is cool here, my brother moved here from Mesa Arizona and fell in love with all the old buildings we have.
Great point. There is some realllly cool architecture.
We lived in Cincy for 7 years - ‘14-‘21 and want to return after being in AZ the past couple years. I think the points in the video summarize it very well. It is an amazing place to raise a family
I’ve lived in Cincy my whole life. You pretty much nailed it. It’s a good place to live but doesn’t overwhelm you.
I'm was born and grew up in Cincy. I went away for college and have lived in several states/cities in the US and briefly outside the US for work. Looking forward to moving back to Cincinnati (from Washington, DC) for all of the reasons you listed.
Thanks for sharing!
Same here. In the DMV but looking to move back to be with family.
The sky line is beautiful when coming down the hill from ky.
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I think it looks best coming from 471 into the city
"The Cut in the Hill"
I'm from Canada (Ontario - north, then south) have been here for 4 years.
Pros: Love that it's so wooded (grew up Northern Ontario where towns are 60 miles apart with nothing but forest in between them), love the bike trails and hiking opportunities, love all of the breweries!
Cons: Very hard to meet people here (most people are from here and have friends from their childhood, they even ask you what high school you went to instead of which college/university). For similar reasons, it's hard finding someone to date if you're single.
Thanks for sharing.
@@TeamSztanyo True statement
It’s not hard, it’s impossible.
Agree. I think if you are married and want to start a family there are worse places you can do that
Single folks looking for the vibrancy and social excitement will be dissapointed.
Making friends is hard, too. Many people lived here all their lives as well as their friends from high school don't like going outside their boxes
very true, especially for westsiders where they will always ask you which high school you went to lol
The public library system, the museums, casinos and Playhouse in the Park are all pro points for the area. Also, please consider doing a video on Clifton. Thanks.
Never been to Cincinnati but I'm planning on moving there next year. Currently in the Phoenix area but it's just a large hot parking lot that is now also expensive. Beautiful old buildings, nice city living, all four seasons and most importantly affordable. I can't wait
You will miss the sunshine, dry air, and mild temps in winter. Wife and I live well here, but the lack of open desert and mountains is crushing us with boredom. I do wish you all the best and think you'll like the change, but as I said above.
@@dieterh.9342 I'm actually from the Midwest originally. Az is a great place to vacation, but of the 7 states I've lived in across the country it's by far my least favorite. I miss my long Midwest summer days, the blistering storms that make you feel invincible, fall colors, first snowfalls, and most importantly the quality of the neighborhoods and community.
I'm seeing this late: did you move to Cincy?
cincy has a great music scene as well. underground garage bands in clifton as well as house/jazz bars in otr and walnut hills.
Are you serious? This must be a friends post on friends site?
Name some good spots? Looking to check it out
Bogart's and Annie's we're great back in the day. Kinda sucks now.
This video is great. I moved from Chicago to the Greater Cincinnati area back in 2006 and absolutely love it here. I am currently in Loveland, but I am looking to move downtown, which is how i ended up at your video. Great job! New subscriber and I will definitely be checking out more of your content.
Thanks Scott. Glad you enjoyed it!
Moving to Cincinnati in two months-this is super helpful and interesting! Especially learning about Over The Rhine 👍🏼
Be careful in cinci
Awesome! Where abouts?
How do you like it?
im considering leaving california and recently Cincinnati came to mind so here i am.
thank you for this video.
and GO BENGALS!
Did you move and, if so, where did you go? I'm looking to move, also.
My home town!!! Can’t wait to come home to visit!
I'm moving there by the end of the year! I'm excited to see the city!
I've lived in Cincinnati my whole life and would never want to live anywhere else. Our city is rich in history, chalk full of things to do, and is so so beautiful!
Why does everyone think our Chilli is so unique? I always thought you had to have spaghetti underneath my chilli. And the Frischs tarter sauce thing that out of towner’s just can’t wait to eat and take back cases home with them amazes me!!
Strongly considering a job transfer to Cincinnati. Nashville has that "cool" factor going for it, but that's driven rent prices skyhigh. People look at me like I'm nuts when I say I might move to Cincinnati. That's okay though...keeps it a hidden gem.
Shhhhh ...
I’m from Nashville and rent is stupid high. Reason why I’m moving
Due to life’s twist and turns, I left Cincy over 50 years ago and I’ll always remember the hills, forests and foods.
Yep Nashville has gotten to big to crowded to fast. I love Cincinnati we feel like the only tourist in the city when we go
Hi Eric. I lived in the city back in 2007, before the market crashed. Moved on over to the hot desert of phoenix arizona. I don't like the heat, but 4 months out of the year isn't bad. Then fall starts. Have a nice weekend.
I lived in Cincinnati until abt 16 years ago. Eden Park, Findlay Market, the weather, the people, a solid economy. I live in Atlanta now and in terms of quality of life, Cincinnati is better. Atlanta is just sprawling and growing too fast for the infrastructure to keep up.
Yep.I just recently started to look into relocating and Cincinnati is better in terms of quality of life
I used to live in Loveland for an school exchange and I have so many great memories here. Thanks 4 the video!
Have lived on the east side of Cincinnati area my entire life… the constant gray skies are the WORST… it affects my mood tremendously, so much so that I’m moving to Florida. We visit Florida often and after a few days of being back home my allergies are back in full effect as does my depression. Although There are lots of great things about Ohio in general, it comes down to weather for me. I realize that Florida has its own list of issues, but I love the sun!
I’m personally thinking of moving to Orlando from Cincy and yes the weather is great here aside from the crazy humidity and heat in the summer haha. But Florida has 3 seasons that are beautiful (fall, winter, spring) where Cincy only has 2 (fall, spring). There are no shortages of things to do in Orlando, but cost of living will reflect that for sure and also traffic can be bad
Anyone else watching this now as the Bengals are about to go to the super bowl?! Who Dey!
Love from new Orleans from a fellow LSU fan /who DAT.
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As a local I recommend this video 💯
I grew up in Cincinnati, I left in 2012 to move to Seattle where my brother was living, and he convinced me to move. Seattle is great but it's no Cincinnati. I was 41 when I moved so Cincinnati is a part of my genetic makeup. The one thing I always tell people, who after finding out I lived in Cincinnati (and once they stop singing the WKRP theme song) is what was the best part about it. I would say that it was a mid-sized city with big city amenities. It's great, because it's not too big, but we are not left behind when it comes to the latest and greatest things a big city usually has. We are like a big city that wasn't full of itself in a sense. The people are great, always will be. It's beautiful, the river is great and my trips to Newport and Convington were great as well. The Bengals did make it to the playoffs in the 2000's but the QB got sacked/injured early on. We had high hopes, but the fill-in QB wasn't as seasoned as he could have been. I am not a huge sports fan, but I do enjoy going to games, but I'd be lying if I were to say I knew all the names :) I did sort of at the time though. After I moved, they started getting better, and like you said they made the playoffs like five years in a row. Seattle is a huge sports town, in the same vein as Cincinnati. They are diehards and sometimes it's tough being a fan here as well. Though they did go to back-to-back Superbowls when I first moved here (or around then). I always say that when Seattle plays, I root for them UNLESS they are playing Cincy. However, if Cincy loses, then I am not as heartbroken as I would have been when I was living in Cincy. It's kind of like my team didn't win but my second team did, if that makes sense. So, it takes some of the sting out of things. You forgot to tell everyone that we put the chili on spaghetti. Everyone thinks I am mad until they taste it. Until Amazon Fresh started carrying Skyline Chili, I had to make do with Hormel. Not the same, but kind of made it less unbearable. Also, I remember in grade school, and we would all love it when we got chili spaghetti for lunch. Though it was a bit crazy hearing a bunch of fourth and fifth graders getting excited about a three way. lol. It's like "awesome, we're having a three way today!!" Oh, to be young and innocent again :) I do miss the main Public Library location. I used to do a lot of writing there and I did a lot of reading/researching things just for fun. I learned a lot about history and old Hollywood and old Comic strips that way. Cincinnati had so many options and so many activities you could do even if you were broke (which is how I grew up). I lived in Over-the-Rhine back in the 70s until about 94 then moved to College Hill and then off to Colerain Twnshp. So many great memories. And going to Sawyer Point and walking along the Serpentine Wall are memories I will always cheris.
Cincinnati kinda reminds me of Jacksonville. Jax surprisingly affordable and has a small town feel as well.
Biggest con: bipolar weather, 95 one day, 65 the next with the same skies (I'm not even exaggerating
This is not false.
Also true
I was looking for this lol
It’s like that everywhere in the Midwest
I always say that if you don't like Cincinnati weather, just wait 5 minutes.
I’m from Venezuela, I came to Kentucky almost 5 years ago. I currently live in Kentucky and work in downtown Cincinnati. they are two fantastic states to live in! I think that for me what I like least about living here is the climate in winter because I come from a tropical country, however the states are prepared for each climate. your video is super educational and informative! keep it up!
Thank you! I appreciate the encouragement. I just met someone else from Venezuela yesterday. She said the same thing about the winters but is loving this summer weather.
I came from New York 5 years ago and Cincy is home now
@Matty's World Glad to have you.
Mariby, mi esposa es de Ccs y nos vamos a mudar a Cincinnati. Como es la vida por ahi?
When driving into Cincy from the airport, I love playing Jurassic Park theme song as I approach downtown. Start at Kyle's Lane. The skyline is epic this way!
Especially at night!
Stay away from I 75 going across the bridge into the city.
I'm 62 lived here all my life but on my sons account wish someone had the financial ability to build a visitor hotel in Cincinnati with great marketing skills to provide great service and cuisine and transportation of tours of our zoo', parks, museums, Architecture like Union Terminal, Music Hall and the Banks. And various tours available of new breweries while describing the history of so many old breweries and the history of naming us the Queen City.
Also Coordinated River Boat Cruises, Rides to Casino's and Horse Races, Train Rides to the Golden Lamb in Lebanon.
Also extended tours of Wright Patterson AFB and the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton.
We’re gonna be living in Cincinnati for the next few months and I’m so excited after watching this 😊 being from south texas I really hope we get to see snow
Just moved to Cincinnati and I love it. Only things that are annoying graffiti is on the rise and some people just throw trash out their car windows continuously.
Glad you love it!
@@TeamSztanyo please for the safety of others, dont move to the Buckeye State!
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Thank You. Overall a very accurate report. I'm from Cincy/NKY. I received my education here. When I became of age I moved out to Denver, CO, stayed for 35 Yrs, got out during the "Great Recession". When I came back; I recognized how very reasonable the cost of living is to Denver. Yes, people are friendly here. Surprised me just how welcome(d) I was upon
my return from Denver. I'll send this report out to friends and family. Thanks.
Kind of you. Thanks!
Overall do you like Denver or Cincinnati better? I’m gonna be moving from Boulder, Colorado to Cincinnati soon
Moving from Boulder, Co will give
You a kind of Culture Shock. Cincinnati is considerably more
Conservative than Colorado.
Cincinnati cost of living can be
Very reasonable compared to
Boulder. Look on you tube to find
City by City comparisons. I wish
You well.
For tennis fans, you get to see the top tennis players in August during the Western & Southern Open. It is a wonderful tournament.
Amazing event if you like tennis. All the pros in a laid back atmosphere (which is a big reason they love it and all come).
Love the videos! Thanks. Just found out I'm transferring to the Cincinnati airport area from Yuma, Az sometime in the next 6 months. Your videos have been giving me a good idea of what what we are in for. Looks like it will be a great place for my 8yo to grow up.
You're welcome! Glad to hear they are helpful. Let me know if you need anything for your move.
The "Cincinnati" airport is in Kentucky
I’m moving to AZ from NC soon!
The greater Cincinnati airport is in Kentucky. Kentucky got a little pissed off at that so the name is now the greater Cincinnati and northern Kentucky airport.
Suburbs are super safe around cinci. There’s a little bit of everything too
I-71 just north of downtown - been under construction for the 3 years that I have lived here and I NEVER see construction workers working on it. They have to be the most incompetent construction company ever.
Probably has something to do with money and budgets, not the construction company.
75 has been under construction for over 20 years!!!!
@@myrasmama your Not realistic
THERE is more money than you would ever believe
They work on it around 3 am. I know I see them out when coming home from a late shift
Part of the issue is State rules that prohibit working on the highway between certain hours. The crews get very limited windows to get things done. Not excusing it, just an FYI.
I live within the 275 loop but outside the 'city'. If you are someone who is afraid of city crime, you may consider doing the same. You're close enough to enjoy the city, but far enough outside to enjoy the safety of suburb life. It's also still within the range of affordable living while moving up to Mason, Lebanon or Monroe your cost of living rises dramatically.
This. You don't even need to live in Hyde Park to have a safe place to live for a decent price. Places like Miamitown or Colt have 1k square feet for under 1,000$.
You didn’t mention the Cincinnati Cyclones when talking about our sports teams! They’ve won multiple championships! Hockey is loved sport here 😁
I've never not gone to a Cyclones or old Mighty Ducks game at the Cincinnati Gardens and not had a blast.
I want to live there!!!! I passed by and omg beautiful once you go down hill from 71 wow!!!!
Cincinnati love small business! I am a Potter and I make a living off my craft. My wife and I run a small LLC, and we rely on all the amazing outdoor craft markets to reach people in the tri-state. The Off Market in Oakley and Blue Ash is one off the best in Ohio.
Love it!
Sometimes you get all 4 seasons in one day.
True statement! 😂
So true!😅😅😅
6 months sweltering, 6 months freezing. The rest of the year is quite nice
One time back in the 90's it snowed 15 inches. 2 days later it was in the 60's. People were wearing shorts, riding motorcycles with a foot of snow on the ground.
lol
I love Cincinnati. I miss Cincinnati. We lived there 4 years and our landlord sold the house we were renting. We made a big mistake and moved to Kansas city. Sux. Trying to get back. But can't find a house. Love oakley norwood area. Lovu Cincy!
We have lots of honest good people in Kentucky Indiana Ohio. One Christmas I went To Florence mall spent two hundred and forgot my bag in the bathroom went all the way home call them backup and someone turned it in unbelievable good honest hard working people.🍻🍻🍻
I have lived in NKY for 8 years, but I am from South Jersey/ Philly. I don't think you can blame the river for lack of subway. The Delaware River is twice the size and it still has a subway. People just don't want to pay the larger cost, and the Mid-West was screwed over by the big Motor companies back in the 70s. The big three promised passes cities like Cincinnati and Pittsburgh we get rid of street cars and not build subways. The Problem was cities had to still build roads and infrastructure and pay for transit authorities and Depot's. I love Cinny,, but what doesn't help transportation is every new music and sports venue is being built downtown. The city isn't made to deal with that kind of congestion.
Good insight. Thanks for sharing.
AND not bike friendly (7 hills).
I come from Philly myself and most of what was said in this video is not true. This is one of the worst cities to live especially if you're black. There is no diversity, it's racist as hell, the food is awful, the transportation is poor and the people are not nice. Most are fake, backstabbing, narrowminded, haters with no personality. These people here are not nice and many have personality disorders.
Good food is in Philly, it's way more diverse, it has many historical landmarks and the people aren't fake. You will know if they don't like you. The only historical landmarks Cincinnati has is Union Terminal, and the underground railroad. Cincinnati is so racist that even if a black person has a PHD they will be treated as if they didn't even have a high school diploma. Cincinnati is just a low class city made up of people who want to feel superior over others.
The theater district is top class! Shakespeare Theater, Music Hall, Broadway in Cincinnati, CSO, I can go on and on… if you like live theater, Cincinnati is your city.
I live in Covington, but have lived on both sides of the river. I’ve moved away but somehow I always find myself back in the Cincinnati metro! I love our city, it’s a wonderful place to live!
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Moved to Downtown Cincinnati in February from NYC (born & raised) and I love it here!!!
Awesome! What do you love about it?
How do you like it after 2 years?
Good video! Live in central KY and always enjoy visiting Cincy. Plenty to do and not over crowded like other cities
There's a reason so many people move to Cincinnati (regular joe's and retired major leaguers/pro athletes) that continue to make Cincinnati their home. Best city I ever lived in. Love the small town charm.
Agreed, would like to live there as well
Thank you!
Excellent content. Thank you for doing my homework!
Happy to help!
Best Pro IMO is the cost of living here. I'm able to visit any city i want due to the affordable housing here. CON weather just sucks in general. but doesn't sound like coastal living is all that great anymore.
Your comments about Cincinnati chili are spot on. I liked the cheese coneys from go, but i didn’t start eating Three Ways until maybe 6 years ago and now i eat them at least weekly. :)
Watching from Nepal..lovely video
The thing about living from Hamilton down is half the time the weather is wrong, it could say "rain starting soon" and then it's like 20 percent humidity, it could also be the opposite.
Also, the city is nicknamed Porkopolis so there are a lot of good places to eat, my favorite out-of-town restaurant is probably Fords Garage in Norwood
And we went to the super bowl in 2022 go Bengals!
Perfect North Ski slopes not mentioned. I agree, a con is the gray overcast days we have. I've lived here over 25 years and it still bothers me. But overall it's a good video you put together and a decent place to live. I think it's really weird when someone asks you what school you went to and they mean high school...that is so weird
Thanks! I appreciate it.
A con for me about the weather in Cincinnati, is you can literally never tell what the weather will be because it changes every minute and does some drastic things, lol
Many great suburbs, townships, and villages on the 275 loop. So many things to do around and inside that loop, as well. Many great golf courses to play.
Excellent I live in Orleans. Got me wanting to take a visit
The restaurants! People who visit here from out of town can’t wait to eat at Frischs, Montg. Inn, Skyline, Aglamessies, etc.. Family in for visits want to go to Frischs before they even unpack!!
They do kind of work their way into your instincts after a while.
I was so disappointed when I found out skyline and goldstar weren't national franchises...
Thank you for the video. I'll be going to school there in 2 months and can't ✋️
within the actual city, transportation is relatively nice and there is a free streetcar. However, you cannot get very far outside of the city or to any of the nearby neighborhoods
Coming from LA... NKY isn't too bad but idk I don't care for Cincy much
Thanks for sharing.
From LA too, sames. Their parks and downtown architecture, and ice cream are much better than LA. Other than that it lacks diversity in its people, food, basically everything. It's a growing city so I have hope for it.
Thanks for the video. Will know in 2 weeks if we move from Europe to Cincinnati
I grew up in Cincinnati and moved to Pittsburgh in my 30s. I REALLY miss Skyline Chili! I went to nursing school there and I still visit Cincy to go to Kings Island with my kids.
another great thing is in northern Kentucky and mostly Covington there's a big football and cheer community for children. I grew up in Covington and did cheer for years and met a bunch of amazing people and we always had a lot of fun especially with the Tiger Bowl (it's basically like the super bowl but with every age group) and rain or shine we play and cheer and the football and cheer community actually help the community a lot with different things either being fundraising for the homeless or at risk people or community service and volunteering to help different people. it also helps single parents be able to work later because it's after school and no matter your situation the parents and organizers are willing to help you out weather it be you need someone to pick your kid up from school to get them to practice or you can't afford to buy new cleats and they either have an old or extra pear that your kid can have
Thanks for sharing!
My interest in Cincinnati I'm going through a divorce a very horrible divorce and I'm looking for a fresh start my sister lives in Cincinnati Ohio she's invited me to live with her so I'm strongly considering moving to Cincinnati
We just moved to Cincinnati from Sacramento CA. It rains so much here. I wish it would stop so I could go ride my bike on the Loveland bike trail!! Love that trail!
The Loveland bike trail is amazing. :)
one of the 13 cities in the country to have a ballet, fine arts, opera, symphony, and theater companies.
4 down sides.
1) Allergies
2) Tornados in spring.
3) Getting snowed in for days.
4) Serious sog alert days
2 up sides
1) Beautiful in Fall.
2) Mild summer temperatures.
I lived in the Delhi area for a few years. 3rd spring I was headed back to Texas
Tornadoes when ??? That’s rare in Cincinnati
Man that was a great video! Other than a military time I’ve lived here my whole life in the East End. Great town and great people.
Thank you!
Cincinnati’s skyline is so iconic and attractive that it was used for years as the title animation of the long running CBS Soap Opera “Edge of Night”
Thank you for breaking down cinnicati for us non citizens of your city we appreciate it.
Glad it’s helpful!
Commenting here on February 3rd, 2023 feels awesome knowing what the Bengals would begin doing in just a few short months. I get that y'all lost the AFC Championship this year, but come-on, the Bengals have been an objectively fun team to follow the last 2 seasons and have massive potential for the near future. And I'm not even a Bengals fan!
Man, this seems like a perfect fit for me!
Moved to Florence KY 2 months ago from Pennsylvania... the jury is still out on this place and I'm convinced NO ONE knows what real Italian Food around here!
Yeah ... that's not going to be a thing in Florence. I grew up there. Try Pompilio's in Newport, or if you can save up and splurge, Sotto downtown is amazing.
Try Olive Garden for authentic Italian cuisine
@@frankeewagner 😂
Campanello’s was The Spot but they closed. Try Scotti’s
@@frankeewagner LOL!
I totally agree that it is the last cool place that is affordable. It reminds me of Portland, Oregon at the Turn of the Century. Tons of DIY arts scene, wish more national bands came through, but there is great bands in Cinci. West Price Hill doesn't get enough love, I had the best tacos I have had outside of San Antonio there. As someone from Philadelphia, your public transit is not that bad. Actually I was impressed. While it is mostly busses they show up on time. You can find out to the minute when the next bus is going to show up (something SEPTA sadly lacks). I wish they ran at least one bus after closing time at least from the Northside to Downtown it would make it much easier to attend shows.
I live in West Price Hill. Where did you get your tacos? Have you tried Tacos Time yet?
Columbus native living in NKY.
It's a vibe, lol. I'll say that.
Definitely adopted Gold Star Chili and Gliers Goetta.
The forests..the hills// moved from home 50 years ago../still send off for my Frisch sauce and skyline chili.
Broke that winless streak in STYLE 😎
The downtown improvement of the Banks, OTR, and parks happened because of the All Star game we hosted in 2015.
100% LEGIT. Cincy, coming north on 75 is the greatest skyline in the US. No disputing it. Great city, people, culture. The indie music scene? ...just can't do goetta though.
It’s too cold and gray for me I’m probably going to move somewhere else. Allergies also get really bad during the spring.
I’m also a Steelers fan so life kind of sucks right now
Went to school at UC. Lived here 5 years.
Pros: lots and lots of bars
Cons: I've seen so many shootings I don't remember them all. And I'm not talking on the news
did you ever feel unsafe?
@@alexrichmond7222 it's contained in the bad areas where you'd have no business to go into. The rest of it and the suburbs are fine.
Beautiful beautiful place I love this video
I grew up in Cincinnati ( Indian Hill) and it’s a great place to live. Although I know live in Chicago but, Cincinnati will always be home
Grew up in Indian Hill. Say no more richie:) And I am not hating.
My husband and I are contemplating moving to Cincinnati …. We have a pet domesticated mini goat (she really is quieter/behaved better than most dogs) and have read that there is no ordinance against having goats as backyard pets…. Do you know where I could find more information on that?
Easiest way would be to call the zoning departments of the areas you would consider. I do have some friends with goats. 🐐
If you move anywhere in the Western half of Boone County you won't encounter any goat issues, same for Southern Kenton/Campbell.
1st place I encountered a ghost was in Western Hills at a friend's house. The hills in winter suck also!!
I’ve been to smaller cities (75,000) and it’s so easy to get across town! In Cincinnati, my daily commute can be 45 minutes each way…
thinking of moving and building a restaurant there! so far like it after 3 times visiting!
We have been shopping for a building lot and it seems like they sell at a real premium. Either the production builders buy up big tracts and throw up cheaply built houses, or the lot is an individual one where you have to spend more money to tear down the existing house before building.
Spot on. Do you have a builder selected if you end up finding a lot? I know a great custom builder.