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Heather Taylor
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Last Modified: January 8, 2026

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Hartwell Neighborhood Overview

Railroad-Born, I-75 Lullaby, Wyoming Edge

🧭Bordered by: Wyoming city line to the north along Springfield Pike, I-75 and Mill Creek to the east, Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway and Carthage to the south, Winton Road and Winton Hills to the west

📌Well known for: Cincinnati's northern gate which is the last neighborhood before the suburbs, grandma porches with swings that have been there since 1960, legendary chili joints, Blue Ash Chili started here

👕You can spot a Hartwell local by: Knowing every cashier by name, still waves at buses even if they're driving

👍Move here for: Houses under budget you can still buy here without selling a kidney, trees older than your group chat

👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: I-75 hum, freight train lullabies, Vine Street rush hour which is bottleneck central

TLDR;: Small town feel, freeway handy and people who've lived here their whole lives

Porch life, quick commutes, and unapologetic chili loyalty where people have debates about which parlor is best

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Moving to Hartwell - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Cincinnati or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Cincinnati guide for the big-picture view — or compare Hartwell against other parts of the city in our Cincinnati neighborhood guide.