If you’re not an Ohio native, chances are you aren’t familiar with townships. This state often divides its counties into many small towns—or townships. Each township has a small local government and is seen as a neighborhood within the county they’re zoned for. Colerain Township is a well-known suburb of Cincinnati and (by population) the second-largest township in Ohio.
The biggest township in Ohio is Colerain and there are 12 townships in Hamilton County. Colerain has a rich history; it was laid out in 1790 by John Dunlap but wasn’t organized until 1794. Colerain is known for its famous creeks and wooden hills; it’s one of the greatest townships in the state. The township’s surveyor, John Dunlap, was from Northern Ireland, and Colerain was John Dunlap’s birthplace. The first Colerain post office was established in 1825 and remained open until 1907.
Colerain Ohio is a good place to live. There are many attractions located within or near the township, beautiful views of nature, and proximity to bigger cities like Cincinnati.
Where is Colerain?
Colerain is a township located on the north end of Hamilton County. Part of the Wheeling, WV-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area, it’s a highly populated and well-known suburb of Cincinnati. Most Colerain roads are canopied by red maples. Colerain is known for its vibrant greenery and rolling hills. Colerain is 230 miles to Cincinnati, 126 miles to Columbus, and 462 miles to Chicago, IL. Hamilton County has many cities and townships, Colerain included. In addition, Colerain is also located near:
- Ross Township
- Fairfield
- Springfield Township
- Forest Park
- Cincinnati
- Green Township
- Miami Township
- Whitewater Township
- Crosby Township
Colerain Demographics & Population
Colerain has a population of 57,147 spread across 41.7 square miles; that’s 1,383.9 people per square mile. Behind Madison Township, Colerain is the second biggest township in its county. With a median household income of $62,894, Colerain is the third wealthiest township in Hamilton. The median age is 39.5 years — 52% female and 48% male. 65% of the residents are White, 24% Black, 5% Islander, 5% two or more, 2% Hispanic, and 4.9% are foreign-born.
Colerain is a large township, so here’s a more in-depth look at the population separated by communities (or census-designated places).
- Dry Ridge 2,698
- Groesbeck 7,959
- Dunlap 1,307
- Northbrook 10,704
- Pleasant Run 4,673
- Skyline Acres 1,446
- Taylor Creek 3,062
- White Oak 18,351
- Mount Healthy Heights: 3,376
Considering Colerain has great schools, here are a few notable Colerain High School graduates.
- B. J. Askew, former NFL player
- Eric Kattus, former NFL player
- Roger McDowell, former MLB player, and coach
- Tegray Scales, current NFL player
- Mary Lee Tracy, artistic gymnastics coach
91.9% of people in Colerain have high school diplomas, and 25.9% have bachelor’s degrees or higher.
The violent crime rate is 174 per 100,000 people (43% lower than Ohio) and the property crime rate 1,791 per 1,000 people (3.25 lower than Ohio)—-making the overall crime rate per 100k citizens is 1,165, which is 9.0% lower than the state of Ohio and 16.3% lower than the rest of the country; as such, Colerain is a very safe place to live! The Colerain police department values its citizen’s safety, and has a well-renowned 54-officer squad.
Cost of Living in Colerain
The midwest is notorious for being affordable. Colerain is no different, with a cost of living index of 82.7, below the US average of 100. Colerain has a median household income of 59,376, which is slightly below Ohio’s median household income of $58,116.
According to the Economic Policy Institute, a family of four can live comfortably in the Cincinnati Metro area on a $79,821 salary. Considering Cincinnati has a cost of living index of 84.6 (higher than Colerain), you could live comfortably with less in Colerain, making it an affordable Cincinnati suburb.
Typical Colerain living expenses:
- Restaurant Meal: $15
- Cappuccino: $3.90
- Gallon of Milk: $3.01
- Carton of Eggs: $2.63
- 1 lb of Chicken Filet: $5.81
- Average Monthly Utilities: $127.96
Source: Numbeo
As Colerain grows, its housing market becomes more competitive; the median house price in Colerain is $195K, 14.7% higher than last year, averaging $134 per square foot. While they’ve seen a drastic increase, the home prices are still much lower than the national median of $454,900.
Shop Colerain Ohio homes for sale here! Not ready to buy a home? Colerain rentals are always an option. The average rent in Colerain is $1,211, which is lower than the US average of $2,002.
Colerain Neighborhoods
Here are some of Colerain’s safest neighborhoods and communities!
Dunlap Grove—Affordable Colerain Townhomes
Located in the Dunlap CDP of Colerain, Dunlap Groves offers affordable townhomes in the heart of Dunlap. It’s near the township’s amenities like the Pebble Creek Golf Course, Restaurant & Event Center.
Mount Healthy Heights—-Family-Friendly Colerain Neighborhood
Seeking the feeling of rural living with the convenience of a small town? Mount Healthy Heights is a CDP within Colerain that houses many families. Its proximity to great schools and located to surrounding attractions make for one of the best neighborhoods in Colerain for families.
Hunters Ridge—-New Development Homes in Colerain
Located in the North West school district from Colerain, Hunters Ridges offers an array of new construction homes awaiting your family’s arrival. Its location is its best attribute; convenient access to 1-275, 1-74, and Cross County Highway puts it 20 minutes away from Cincinnati.
Colerain Weather and Climate
This midwestern township has no out-of-the-ordinary climate patterns and has a Köppen Classification of Humid Subtropical. As for the climate, the summers average 86 degrees, and the winters 22 degrees. There is an average of 44 inches of rain each year and 18 inches of snow. The hottest month is July and the coldest month is January. There are usually 179 sunny days (below the US average). Colerain is one of the warmest places in the state, as the high temperatures are slightly above the average city/town. September, June, and May are considered Colerain’s best months to visit.
Things to Do in Colerain
Get an idea of what living in Colerain Township is really like. Here are the best things to do in Colerain!
Not only does Colerain offer fun things to do, but there are also tons of shopping centers centrally located for you to spend some time. Popular Colerain stores are Colerain Towne Center and the Northgate Mall.
Clippard Park
Among the many parks in Colerain, Clippard is a family-friendly 21 acre park in Colerain. Its amenities include a 10,000-square-foot playground, natural and paved walking trails, a picnic area, basketball courts, a skate park, and more.
3500 Bevis Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 385-7500
Soccer City
This unique attraction is one of many Colerain residents’ go-to indoor activities. Soccer City offers indoor soccer courts for when you’re trying to beat those hot summers!
5770 Springdale Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45247, (513) 741-8480
Xscape Theatres Northgate 14
Spend your family (or romantic date) night at this Colerain movie theatre!
9471 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 457-5555
Additional Attractions in Colerain Township
Colerain also has a great city parks department that puts on numerous great events each year—take a look at the events calendar here!
Colerain Restaurants
Here are some of the best Colerain restaurants!
La Piñata Mexican Grill & Bar
Everyone loves a good margarita—Colerain residents sure do! Visit Colerain’s most popular Mexican restaurant, La Piñata’s.
3731 Stone Creek Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 923-2733
Snow’s Lakeside Tavern
Not only does Snow’s Tavern have beautiful waterfront views, it’s also home to some of Colerain’s best craft beers, steaks, wings, burgers, and more!
4344 Dry Ridge Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45252, (513) 954-5626
Quaker Steak and Lube
Quaker Steak & Lube is an Ohio staple; there are only a few in the state, making it a Colerain favorite.
3737 Stone Creek Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45251, (513) 923-9464
Jobs in Colerain
Colerain has over 1,000 existing businesses, with that number increasing each day. Colerain’s motto is “progress with progression.” Over the last few years, Colerain has seen over 20 million dollars in new development and 350 new jobs in the community. Rumpke, Colerain’s largest employer, is developing a new headquarters in Colerain. Other popular employers are Proctor and Gamble Co. and Kao Brands Company.The average salary or a Colerain resident is $69,000 a year.
Looking for a job in Colerain, OH? You can also search the Colerain city jobs board.
Colerain Schools
Colerain is served by the Northwest School District. Colerain is served by several great public schools, but the most notable is Struble Elementary School. According to US News, Struble is rated #1 out of all other Northwest Elementary Schools. Struble serves some members of the Groesbeck and White Oak CDPs of Colerain.
While Colerain doesn’t have any Colleges or Universities, some of the top schools like Mount St. Joseph University and UC Blue Ash College are less than 20 miles away.
Colerain also has a great city library, where you or your children can get their studying done or check out an interesting new book!
Colerain Statistics & Information
County: Hamilton
Colerain Area: 43.17 mi²
Colerain Zipcode(s): 45002, 45231, 45239, 45251, 45252, 45253, 45247
Colerain Area Code: 513
Colerain Elevation: 853’
Colerain Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Closest Colerain Airport: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is a 32-minute drive from Colerain
Map of Colerain
Colerain Township is a great place to live in Ohio! If you’re considering taking the leap, call a trusted moving company like Bell Moving to help with your transition! Contact us at 513-942-7500.
