Deer Park, OH

Deer Park, Ohio

Introduction to Deer Park, Ohio

Deer Park, Ohio, in Hamilton county, is 4 miles NE of Cincinnati, Ohio. The city has a population of approximately 5,982.

Deer Park History

John Cleves Symmes bought land between two Miami Rivers in 1788 which included the area of Deep Park which was subsequently developed. Dr. Daniel Schenck and his family had the first brick home in Deer Park. With the support of Deer Park Welfare Corporation, Deer Park was incorporated as a village in 1912. In 1952, Deer Park was incorporated as a city, and Deer Park Township was formed in 1953.

Deer Park and Nearby Attractions

• Chamberlin Park
• William Howard Taft National Historic Site
• Little Miami State Park
• Cincinnati Art Museum
• Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
• Newport Aquarium

Things To Do In Deer Park

Museums near Deer Park include Cincinnati Museum Center, Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati, and Taft Museum of Art. There are several places of historical interest nearby including Miamisburg Mound, U.S. Grant Boyhood Home, and Fort Ancient. Big Bone Lick State Park, Miami Whitewater Forest, and Harrison State Park offer opportunities for hiking, camping, picnicking, biking, and fishing. Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark is another popular attraction in the area.

Deer Park Transportation

Flights are available from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Deer Park Higher Education

Colleges near the city include the University of Cincinnati-Raymond Walters College, Xavier University, Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, and University of Cincinnati-Main Campus.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 11%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 18%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Deer Park, OH

Comparing Deer Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Deer Park Almanac

Deer Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Deer Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Deer Park, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Deer Park Colleges

(List of All Ohio Colleges)

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