Questions round two (Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton: job market, to live in, prices)

[Jim_sii]

Alright so I've narrowed it down to either West Chester or Fairfield to live in. Here's the question: Are both of these areas considered to be in the Cincinnati Metro area?

[Ohiogirl81]

Yep.

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[mapcat]

Absolutely. Drive south from either one and you will not leave the metro area until you're well into Kentucky. Cincy's built-up area extends as far north as Hamilton and Monroe, and once you're past Monroe you're in Middletown, which is either the farthest north Cincy goes or the southern edge of the Dayton metro.

[jlrosen]

both are in the cincinnati metro, but if gas prices continue to escalate, you could be in some serious trouble. in an area with such low density mass transit is simply not feasible, and an automobile is required for nearly every trip out of the house.

[UncleRando]

Here is the extent of the Cincinnati Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)...this also includes counties that are considered to be within Cincinnati's Combined Statistical Area (CSA). As you can see, the Cincinnati MSA is made up of 15 counties over Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. There is only 1 county that is in the CSA and not the MSA and that is Clinton County in Ohio. This county is also listed as having its own Micropolitan Statistical Area. The 2 locales you are talking about are essentially right on the border between Hamilton and Butler Counties in Ohio (both are in Butler).

[dramamama6685]

Wow, moved out of Cincy to Lebanon years ago(about 19 or so).. guess Cincy found me.

[UncleRando]

Originally Posted by dramamama6685

Wow, moved out of Cincy to Lebanon years ago(about 19 or so).. guess Cincy found me.

These classifications are based on commuting patterns. So its not really like Cincinnati found you, but rather that Lebanon (among the other places) is inevitably reliant on the jobs provided by Cincinnati. It shows that there is a strong commuting presence in from point a to point b, or maybe to just one. Given Lebanon's small job market it is obviously one directional...whereas this isn't going to be the case when Cincinnati and Dayton are merged together. The two see strong cross-commuting patterns...especially from northern Cincinnati 'burbs and southern Dayton 'burbs.

These MSA and CSA boundaries just really illustrate the importance/impact that the major city has on its surroundings...even though many people like to think that a place like Loveland, Lebanon or Mason exist under their own merits...it simply isn't the case.

[dramamama6685]

Originally Posted by UncleRando

These classifications are based on commuting patterns. So its not really like Cincinnati found you, but rather that Lebanon (among the other places) is inevitably reliant on the jobs provided by Cincinnati. It shows that there is a strong commuting presence in from point a to point b, or maybe to just one. Given Lebanon's small job market it is obviously one directional...whereas this isn't going to be the case when Cincinnati and Dayton are merged together. The two see strong cross-commuting patterns...especially from northern Cincinnati 'burbs and southern Dayton 'burbs.

These MSA and CSA boundaries just really illustrate the importance/impact that the major city has on its surroundings...even though many people like to think that a place like Loveland, Lebanon or Mason exist under their own merits...it simply isn't the case.

Good thing I work in Mason.. 71 is enough of a mess in the morning. I couldn't imagine being on that for more than 7 miles or so.

[Sunnydee]

Yes, both places are part of the metro area. DH lived in Fairfield before we got married and like it a lot. Many of my coworkers live in West Chester, it's considered more upscale than Fairfield, and they love it there. Happy Thanksgiving and I hope you find your perfect place!