Question 1

Is Hamilton, OH or Toledo, OH cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH is cheaper. The median home price in Hamilton, OH is approximately $255,400 and in Toledo, OH it is approximately $50,400 — a difference of $205,000.

Question 2

Is Hamilton, OH or Toledo, OH safer?

Accepted Answer

Hamilton, OH scores higher on safety. Hamilton, OH has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Toledo, OH has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Hamilton, OH or Toledo, OH more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH is more walkable. Hamilton, OH has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Toledo, OH has a Walk Score of 8/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Hamilton, OH or Toledo, OH?

Accepted Answer

Toledo, OH has higher-rated schools. Hamilton, OH has a school rating of 6.6/10 and Toledo, OH has a rating of 6.9/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Hamilton, OH or Toledo, OH?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Hamilton, OH	Toledo, OH
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Think twice
Median Price	$255K	$50K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$965	$478 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$85K ✓ Higher income	$17K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	8/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	28/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	45 min ✓ Shorter commute	999 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	6.6/10	6.9/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Families with kidsRemote workersFirst‑time home buyers	budget buyersfirst-time homebuyerssingle professionals

Hamilton, OH vs Toledo, OH

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