What people are saying
"safe"
"Classic Chicago Charm"
"Well maintained facilities"
"If cons don’t remember"
Movers & shakers in the rankings
#43 - Down 1 spot in Chicago
#1 - Up 1 spot in San Francisco
#5 - Up 27 spots in Manhattan
Top community reviews
rating details
- Childcare
- Clean & Green
- Cost of Living
- Eating Out
- Gym & Fitness
- Internet Access
- Lack of Traffic
- Medical Facilities
- Neighborly Spirit
- Nightlife
- Parking
- Parks & Recreation
- Peace & Quiet
- Pest Free
- Public Transport
- Resale or Rental Value
- Shopping Options
- Safe & Sound
- Schools
"Eclectic living In a College Neighborhood"
Clifton is a neighborhood of contrasts, with new apartments near campus and grand old homes in the Gaslight District. University of Cincinnati's main campus is located in Clifton. That tilts the population to the youthful side of the scale and can make daytime parking a bit of a challenge.
Clifton is the “C” in the area recently dubbed CUF (Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview Heights). It's one long hill and a few blocks away from town; but don't try to walk it unless you have the s... Full review
Clifton is the “C” in the area recently dubbed CUF (Clifton Heights, University Heights, Fairview Heights). It's one long hill and a few blocks away from town; but don't try to walk it unless you have the s... Full review
Pros
- Walking distance to everything you need
- Eclectic mix of people
- Nearby schools
- Proximity to downtown
Cons
- Occasional campus crime
Recommended for
- Professionals
- Singles
- Families with kids
- LGBT+
- Students
- Trendy & Stylish
