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Fort Thomas, KY

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A cozy Cincinnati suburb overlooking the Ohio River

Suburb Commuter River Schools Safe Low Crime Family Friendly Golf

Fort Thomas is a small suburban city on the bank of the Ohio River, practically within sight of Cincinnati’s Central Business District. Most of the city’s landscape is filled by residential neighborhoods, with lush greenspaces like Highland Hills Park and Highland Country Club augmenting the scenery.

A small Downtown district along Fort Thomas Avenue provides residents with a great area to hang out amid the town’s historic buildings, with coffee shops, restaurants, and cozy neighborhood taverns operating out of the area’s vintage storefronts. Boasting exceptional public schools and a very low crime rate, Fort Thomas is a terrific option for folks raising families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Fort Thomas, KY is $555 for a studio, $1,065 for one bedroom, $1,288 for two bedrooms, and $842 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Fort Thomas has increased by 4.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,065/month
730 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

20

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Johnson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

425 Students

8
out of 10

Woodfill Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

411 Students

8
out of 10

Moyer Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

544 Students

6
out of 10

Highlands Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

732 Students

8
out of 10

Highlands High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,015 Students

9
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.