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Blue Ash, OH


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Blue Ash, Ohio

Introduction to Blue Ash, Ohio

Blue Ash, Ohio, in Hamilton county, is 6 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city is in the Cincinnati area. There are 12,513 residents in Blue Ash.

Blue Ash History

Blue Ash was founded sometime in the 18th century. It got its name from the Carpenter’s Run Blue Ash Church which was built from logs of the blue ash tree. Blue Ash continued to be a rural community throughout the 19th century. The first major business that opened in the area was the Blue Ash Building and Loan. It was founded in 1908 and continues to operate to this day. Blue Ash was incorporated as a village in 1955 and as a city in 1961.

Blue Ash and nearby Attractions

  • Town Square
  • Blue Ash Golf Course
  • Blue Ash Recreation Center
  • Carter Lake
  • Promont House Museum
  • Little Miami State Park

Things To Do In Blue Ash

Blue Ash offers a wide variety of opportunities for entertainment and recreation. The city’s Parks and Recreation department plans and organizes entertainment and educational programs throughout the year. It also offers classes on various activities. The city has tennis courts, gymnasiums, swimming pools, and a golf course.

Blue Ash Transportation

Northern Kentucky International provides air transportation facilities.

Blue Ash Higher Education

The University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College is the local educational institution. Xavier University and University of Cincinnati lie within a radius of 15 miles.

High Points

Blue Ash strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyBlue Ash Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 6%Blue Ash Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 7%Blue Ash Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 10%Blue Ash Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Blue Ash College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 12%Blue Ash People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Blue Ash Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Blue Ash, OH

Comparing Blue Ash to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women910
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity810
Male Share of the Population67
Senior Citizens55
Female Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better99
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use79
Walking and Biking to Work78

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
Affordability of Rents21

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