Why NKY?
We're movers and makers.
Motion fuels our progress. We’re moving fast into the future - moving companies ahead and moving people up. In Northern Kentucky, we move at the speed of a logistics superhub and the speed of a bourbon with friends. NKY offers hometown feels with major league sports and nationally-renowned arts across the river in Cincinnati. Startups to Fortune 500s fuel progress for talent, families and investors.
Get a flavor for NKY. Register to win a weekend visit to Covington, where you'll find southern hospitality, urban entertainment and great food.
NKY Moves at the Speed of Life
NKY is home to big cities and small towns, to little league and pro ball, to fast friendships and faster innovation.
Connecting Talent
NKY is your fast track to the future.
In Northern Kentucky, we'll connect you to a network of young professionals and friends, a thriving business community that spans entrepreneurs to Fortune 500s, and a job market that lets you try your talent in some of the most innovative businesses in the country.
Here, the vital link to your hopes and dreams is easily accessible with help from NKY Works.
Forbes Names Cincinnati
Best Place for Young Professionals to Live in the U.S. in 2024
Forbes Names Cincinnati
Best Place for Young Professionals to Live in the U.S. in 2024
Find Your Home Here
NKY is where you find the opportunity and the community you’re looking for.
Cost of living is
3.9%
Lower than
the U.S. average
C2ER
Housing prices are
44%
below the
U.S. median
Realtor.com 2025
Median home price is
$250,000
Realtor.com 2025
Inclusion Matters Here
Where Y’All Means All
The Greater Cincinnati regional business community continues to lead the way in inclusion and equal rights. In 2024, Cincinnati received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. Greater Cincinnati is also the birthplace of the Minority Business Accelerator (MBA). Run by the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, the MBA is considered a national model for minority economic development.
The City of Covington has scored 100 on the Municipal Equality Index every year since 2020, in ratings released by the Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest LGBTQ advocacy group. Covington was the first city in Kentucky to adopt the CROWN Act and more information is available on the city's website.
Eight Northern Kentucky cities – Covington, Dayton, Bellevue, Highland Heights, Fort Thomas, Cold Spring, Newport and Crescent Springs – have passed fairness ordinances banning LGBTQ discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations over the last several years.
Bouquet Restaurant | Photo Credit: Catie Viox
Foodies Find NKY
Small Town Charm and Big City Sophistication
Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati are home to amazing, award-winning chefs, restaurants and happy hour scenes – Zest Cincy brings you the scoop! Zest is a passion project of Stephanie, a resident of Newport’s historic district. Happy Hour deals and the hottest foodie places in town are paired with mouth-watering photography by local photographer, Catie Viox. Check out more info on the Zest website and Instagram account!
Why the Cincinnati Region Is Right for You!
Living in Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati region offers an unbeatable quality of life that blends urban, suburban and rural amenities to suit every lifestyle. From professional sports teams, parks, museums, theaters and festivals, we have events for every lifestyle and age group. The Cincinnati region is frequently recognized for its numerous expansive parks, culinary scene, breweries and distilleries, and year-round family-friendly attractions.