These communities surround the University of Cincinnati to the south and west of its main campus, making CUF a predominantly residential, student neighborhood.

CUF is bordered by the neighborhoods of Clifton, the University of Cincinnati, Mount Auburn, Over-the-Rhine, and Camp Washington.

[1] Although inaccurate, these neighborhoods, along with Corryville, are often referred to as being part of Clifton, even by long-term residents.

[2] According to the U.S. Census American Community Survey, for the period 2016-2020 the estimated median annual income for a household in the neighborhood was $33,511.

Clifton Heights is home to the Hughes Center, a vocational and special-purpose high school.