Wyoming, Ohio got its name at a party on April 4th, 1861. Robert Reily hosted the party for the purpose of choosing a name for the village. Wyoming was chosen because the area reminded residents of a spot in Pennsylvania also named Wyoming!
In his song Why Did I Ever Leave Wyoming, Roy Rogers was writing about the state, not the city in Ohio, but he might as well have been penning an ode to this Ohio city
Wyoming, Ohio got its name at a party on April 4th, 1861. Robert Reily hosted the party for the purpose of choosing a name for the village. Wyoming was chosen because the area reminded residents of a spot in Pennsylvania also named Wyoming!
In his song Why Did I Ever Leave Wyoming, Roy Rogers was writing about the state, not the city in Ohio, but he might as well have been penning an ode to this Ohio city. Wyoming, Ohio is a moderately sized suburb of Cincinnati located just north of the Cincinnati city limits in Hamilton County, Ohio. Home to 8,428 as of the 2010 census, Wyoming is an historic picturesque town comprised predominantly of older, architecturally significant homes and quiet, tree-lined streets. Wyoming offers a slice of small-town charm just minutes from the attractions of greater Cincinnati.
Wyoming is a predominantly residential area mostly comprised of resident-owned single-family houses. However, some homes are available to rent, and there are several apartment options, including 1 bedroom apartments and townhomes. Rental prices generally are more expensive than normal for the Cincinnati area, and may not always be available.
If you are looking to rent apartments in Wyoming, start early and be prepared to be flexible. Don't expect to show up in Wyoming and rent an apartment or house the same day. The residence you find might be in a large rental complex, a smaller two-to-four unit building, or be a single family house. It's rare to find an all bills paid apartment, so when looking at apartments for rent, make sure to take into account utility prices. Moreover, Wyoming is one of the few cities in the Cincinnati area that has its own water utility (as most of the area is served by The Cincinnati Metropolitan Water Works) and water rates there may vary from those in adjoining neighborhoods.
Comprising just less than three square miles, Wyoming doesn't have distinct neighborhoods. However, there are a few things to watch for. Also, the main road in the area, Springfield Pike, runs north-south through the middle of the town. Despite the large numbers of historic single-family homes, there are some rental homes to live in Wyoming. Look along and near Springfield Pike and you can find many multi-unit buildings with places to live in, many with all utilities paid.
East of Springfield Pike: Wyoming's eastern boundary is a fairly active railroad track that can be noisy at times. East of Springfield Pike is flat and full of historic buildings. The Wyoming Village Historic District, consisting of approximately 277 structures, including a large collection of Victorian style homes dating from the 19th century, is on this side of town. Virtually all of the city's retail establishments can be found here.
West of Springfield Pike: West of Springfield Pike, the land rises sharply and has some newer houses, generally with bigger lots. Except for a few buildings actually on Springfield Pike itself, you will find few rental properties in this area. There is virtually no retail in this area.
Apartment Communities in Wyoming
The Heritage: There aren't many apartment communities in Wyoming, but toward the northern end of town lies The Heritage with 103 units. If you are looking for one bedroom apartments to rent, however, you will have to look elsewhere. All of the Heritage's units are two bedroom.
Fans of Wyoming-and believe me, Wyoming has FANS-_will generally tell you two things about why living in Wyoming is so fantastic. First, the schools. The entire district is excellent, but it's the he award-winning Wyoming High School (Motto: _Where Excellence Becomes A Way of Life) that is considered among the best in the country.
Second, Wyoming is simply beautiful. Hundreds of historic buildings can be found among Wyoming's leafy streets. The center of the Village Historic District on Wyoming Avenue is a modest retail area, consisting of a bakery, butcher shop, restaurants and other retail establishments. From May to October the Wyoming Farmer's Market opens near the village center, offering a wide variety of area produce, baked goods, and other items.
Other than the village and a few other small areas, retail opportunities within Wyoming are limited. There is no grocery store within the city limits, but there are grocery stores located just a short drive north or south of town. Wyoming is only a few minutes by car south of Tri-County Mall, one of the region's largest shopping malls, and a few minutes more in that direction gets you to West Chester with more restaurants, shops, and the region's only IKEA store. The adjacent suburb of Lockland hosts Rivertown Brewery, part of the city's growing craft brewery scene. Rivertown's tap room offers tours and sells their beer on tap and in growlers.
Wyoming has a large community center (actually located in neighboring Woodlawn) which, for a modest membership fee, offers a fitness center, athletic fields, a swimming pool, and classes and events throughout the year. The Wyoming Golf Club in the southern part of Wyoming features one of the best regulation nine-hole golf courses in the country.
In addition to the appeal of living Wyoming itself, the surrounding areas offer many more things to do and see. One of the biggest perks to living in Wyoming, located very close to Interstate I-75, is that downtown Cincinnati is only about twenty minutes away by car. Paul Brown Stadium, home to the Cincinnati Bengals, and Great American Ball Park, home to the Cincinnati Reds, are only a short drive away. Closer than those arenas are such attractions as the world-famous Cincinnati Zoo, universities such as UC and Xavier, the Cincinnati Museum Center, and many others.
Getting around and to and from Wyoming is mostly done by car. Most places offer abundant free parking, but in a few areas (such as the Village), you will find modestly priced parking meters. At times, such as during The Wyoming Cowboy's home football games, street parking might be hard to find. For those so inclined, the Cincinnati Metro offers express and local bus service from Wyoming into Cincinnati, with the # 78 line running up and down Springfield Pike many times daily.
