{"id":70,"date":"2015-11-16T09:00:40","date_gmt":"2015-11-16T09:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/?p=70"},"modified":"2026-03-12T19:05:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T19:05:11","slug":"cincinnati-neighborhood-mt-lookout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cincyrents.com\/blog\/2015\/11\/16\/cincinnati-neighborhood-mt-lookout\/","title":{"rendered":"Better Know a Cincinnati Neighborhood: Mt. Lookout (Updated for 2020)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Overview:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mt. Lookout is a neighborhood on the east side of Cincinnati. \u00a0Lots of helpful information can be found on its\u00a0official website<\/a>\u00a0or on their Wikipedia<\/a> page. \u00a0Streetadvisor.com <\/a>\u00a0reports Mt. Lookout as Clean & Green, Eating Out, Safe & Sound, Nightlife, and Parks & Recreation. \u00a0Meanwhile, Niche<\/a> rates it as the second best neighborhood to buy a house in Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

<\/p>\n

\"Ault<\/a>

Ault Park<\/p><\/div>\n

Mt. Lookout is home to one of Cincinnati’s most beloved parks,\u00a0Ault Park<\/a>. \u00a0It is also home to its own swim and tennis club<\/a>. \u00a0Mt. Lookout Square<\/a> is a popular food and recreation scene for Cincinnatians. \u00a0The residents of Mt. Lookout have a variety of great leisure activity options within their own community, but also are near the popular neighborhoods of Hyde Park and Oakley, and are a short drive from downtown Cincinnati.<\/p>\n

\n
\"Observatory\"<\/a>

Observatory<\/p><\/div>\n

Education is another great perk of Mt. Lookout. \u00a0Families have access to Kilgour School<\/a>\u00a0(K-6), which received an 8 out of 10 rating on GreatSchools.org<\/a>, as well as other Cincinnati Public Schools<\/a>\u00a0including renowned\u00a0Walnut Hills High School<\/a>. \u00a0For private education, Mt. Lookout is home to\u00a0St. Ursula Villa<\/a>. Finally, Mt. Lookout is where you’ll find the Cincinnati Spanish School & Academy<\/a>, which offers Spanish classes and tutoring to both children and adults.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n

As for food and entertainment, the neighborhood is home to many local favorites, including:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Terry’s Turf Club<\/a> – A Cincinnati icon with a flavorful menu of American foods.<\/li>\n
  • Delwood<\/a> – Know for great sandwiches with Latin American influence and a full service bar.<\/li>\n
  • Sago<\/a> – A one-of-a-kind Malaysian restaurant that is popular with all of Cincinnati.<\/li>\n
  • Zip’s Cafe<\/a> – Arguably one of the best burgers and atmospheres in the Cincinnati food scene.<\/li>\n
  • Ramundo’s Pizzeria<\/a>\u00a0– Great NY style pizza for carry-out or delivery.<\/li>\n
  • Cloud 9 Sushi<\/a> – Excellent sushi located right on Mt. Lookout square.<\/li>\n
  • Lookout Joe<\/a> – A popular local coffee shop and roastery located right on Mt. Lookout Square.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Quick Facts for Renters:<\/strong><\/p>\n

    (Updated 06\/17\/2020)<\/p>\n

    Population:<\/em> 6,869
    \nMedian Age:<\/em> 35
    \nMedian Home Price:<\/em> $368,071
    \nMedian Rent<\/em>: $778
    \nCost of Living:<\/em> The cost of living in Mt. Lookout is 30.5% greater than the Cincinnati average.
    \nAverage Commute to Downtown:<\/em>     14 – 18 minutes<\/a><\/p>\n

    Sources<\/em>: Area Vibes<\/a>, City-Data.com<\/a><\/p>\n