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Compare Hamilton, Fairfield, Forest Park and Trenton

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Comparison of Hamilton, Ohio, Fairfield, Ohio, Forest Park, Ohio, Trenton, Ohio
City Grad fit Median rent Median income Bachelor's+ City unemployment 2025 population Growth Cost Safety check Commute Career sectors Source confidence
Hamilton, Ohio 65/100 $1,007 $55,166 16.5% 5.9% 64,644 +1.98% rent watch standard city check 26.5 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Fairfield, Ohio 65/100 $1,242 $77,937 30.7% 5.5% 44,682 -0.48% rent watch standard city check 24.5 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Forest Park, Ohio 62/100 $1,306 $75,956 26.2% 5.0% 20,041 -0.74% rent watch standard city check 25.4 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high
Trenton, Ohio 73/100 $1,284 $80,635 17.2% 4.3% 14,241 +9.46% rent watch standard city check 33.2 min regional employers, healthcare, local services medium-high

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