Community Guide - Ohio - Butler County
Fairfield | Hamilton | Middletown/Monroe | Ross | West Chester/Liberty Township
Fairfield is a successful blend of industrial and residential development. Because it offers an excellent employment base the residential areas have grown rapidly. Both older homes and new construction are available in abundance. Multiple unit complex's offer condominium living in a park like setting.
| Housing price range: | $60,000 - $400,000 |
| Predominant style: | Traditional |
| Availability of new construction | Good |
| School District: | Fairfield City Schools |
| Population: | 45,000 |
| Approx. drive time to downtown Cincinnati | 45 minutes |
| Approx. drive time to the airport: | 35 minutes |
| Local Income Tax: | 1.5% |
| Recreational Activities: The Pleasant Run Recreation Center offers golf, swimming, tennis and a private banquet room available for rental. The YMCA provides many activities for all ages. Golf, bowling, roller skating, and many sports programs along with the Rolling Hills Country Club make this an area that truly has something for everyone. |
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This stable community enjoys a wide variety of housing styles from old row houses and grand mansions in the historic district to small houses in an area called German Village. The city has added brick sidewalks and old fashioned streetlights that contribute to the quaint feel of this community.
| Housing price range: | $50,000 - $300,000 |
| Predominant style: | Colonial |
| Availability of new construction | Limited |
| School District: | Hamilton City Schools |
| Population: | 64,350 |
| Approx. drive time to downtown Cincinnati | 45 minutes |
| Approx. drive time to the airport: | 1 hour |
| Local Income Tax: | 1.75% |
| Recreational Activities: The City of Hamilton has 4 outdoor and 1 indoor swimming pool, one private swim and tennis club, 2 golf courses, 31 tennis courts and an outdoor sports arena. Boating and water skiing are available on the Great Miami River. Within 16 miles of Hamilton there are 5 county parks including Hueston Woods State Park which offers a 600 acre lake, camping facilities and rental cabins. |
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Located between Dayton and Cincinnati on I-75 this area offers proximity to major cities with the advantages of large metropolitan areas while at the same time enjoying the easier pace of a small community. Housing ranges from 150-year-old historic mansions that line Main Street to new construction. The Ohio 63 corridor is a strong commercial area of industrial and business parks, including paper manufacturing, aerospace technology and steel manufacturing. This provides a strong employment base that fuels the residential sector.
| Housing price range: | $45,000 - $250,000 |
| Predominant style: | Traditional |
| Availability of new construction | Moderate |
| School District: | Middletown/Monroe |
| Population: | 59,500 |
| Approx. drive time to downtown Cincinnati | 1 hour |
| Approx. drive time to the Dayton airport: | 45 minutes |
| Local Income Tax: | 1.5% |
| Recreational Activities: Nearly 100 churches serve the spiritual needs of the area residents. Middletown has its own symphony, fine arts center and Sorg Opera House. The Miami-Erie Canal Museum displays the first canal lock built in 1826. There are three YMCAs, four Country Clubs, over 1,300 acres of parkland offering softball, sand volleyball, basketball, lakes, hiking, picnicking, and bike riding. The Monroe Community Park has over 45 acres and offers indoor soccer and volleyball. In addition, there are three golf courses. Weatherwax offers 36 holes and has been ranked one of the top public courses by Golf Digest. |
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Located away from the noise and traffic of the city Ross is conveniently located just 5 minutes from I-275 and I-74. Rural areas, farms, and home on lots that range in size from ½ acre to 5 acres, are available to those who want the privacy of country living.
| Housing price range: | $60,000 - $350,000 |
| Predominant style: | Traditional |
| Availability of new construction | Limited |
| School District: | Ross |
| Population: | 6,300 |
| Approx. drive time to downtown Cincinnati | 35 minutes |
| Approx. drive time to the airport: | 45 minutes |
| Local Income Tax: | None |
| Recreational Activities: Strickers Grove offers amusement park rides, miniature golf and a reception hall that is available for rental. The Rumpke baseball park is host to many baseball and softball leagues. Northgate Mall is only 10 minutes away for a wide variety of shopping options. |
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Located off I-75 this growing community is within 30 minutes of both Dayton and downtown Cincinnati. One of the areas fastest growing communities, over 25 new subdivisions are currently under construction. Attractive homes in varying styles and price ranges are available. Choose to live on a golf course or own several acres with your own horse, West Chester truly has something for everyone.
| Housing price range: | $100,000 - $850,000 |
| Predominant style: | 2 Story |
| Availability of new construction | Plentiful |
| School District: | Lakota |
| Population: | 40,000 |
| Approx. drive time to downtown Cincinnati | 30 minutes |
| Approx. drive time to the airport: | 40 minutes |
| Local Income Tax: | None |
| Recreational Activities: This community offers 4 membership swim clubs: Hycrest, Lakota Hills, Beckett Ridge and Windwood. Keener Park features tennis courts, a baseball field, and picnic area. Three 18-hole golf courses are within 10 minutes. A new YMCA is scheduled for completion in the next few months. |
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