Columbus, OH Community Information

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Columbus Metro and Neighborhood Information

Columbus, OH, is a thriving metropolis full of exploration and vibrancy. Lauded by Money magazine as the eighth-best large city in the U.S. to inhabit, it is also recognized as an emerging global market. The city has a diverse economy based on education, insurance, healthcare, retail and technology.

Efforts to revitalize downtown Columbus have met with mixed results in recent decades. In the 1970's, old landmarks such as Union Station and the Neil House Hotel were razed to construct high-rise offices and retail space such as the Huntington Center. Newer suburban developments at the Tuttle Crossing shopping mall, Easton, and Polaris have inhibited much of the anticipated downtown growth. Still, with the addition of the Arena District, as well as hundreds of downtown residential units, significant revitalization efforts are likely to continue in the downtown area. The median home price in Columbus is about $155,000.

Distinctive neighborhoods

Columbus has an assortment of distinctive neighborhoods within its metropolitan area. Just north of downtown, Short North is rich with art galleries, dining, pubs and specialty shops. A number of large, ornate Victorian homes are located nearby, and together they make up Victorian Village. To the south, German Village is known for its quaint 19th-century brick cottages, and it holds the distinction as the largest privately funded historic district on the National Register of Historic Places.

Also north of downtown is a new neighborhood development, the Arena District. Centered on the Nationwide Arena, the district has many pubs, restaurants, and residential projects, most notably the new 20-story condominiums at North Bank Park tower. The Lifestyle Communities Pavilion is also an anchor for the district, and the soon-to-come Huntington Ballpark will be the new home of the Columbus Clippers baseball team.

The university area is populated by a high concentration of students during the school year and features many old homes which have been converted to apartments for student use. The stretch of High Street that runs through the campus area caters to the student body with its abundance of bars, sandwich shops, music stores and bookstores. Located between Ohio State University and Worthington is Clintonville. A mix of middle class homes can be found alongside beautiful old stone and brick-faced houses nestled among rolling hills in this picturesque neighborhood.

Columbus has an extensive park system throughout its metro area. Reservoirs and parks on the major streams offer recreational opportunities. The Scioto and Olentangy river corridors are becoming connected as greenways with bike paths, and the Scioto Mile project is enhancing the riverfront in the heart of downtown.

From its beautiful parks to its unique neighborhoods, Columbus is a great place to call home. So begin your Columbus real estate search today!

Sources and more information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbus,_Ohio
http://www.experiencecolumbus.com/
http://www.columbus.org/
http://columbus.citysearch.com/

Columbus, OH Community Information

Population

770,425

Median Age

33.5

Median Household Income

$50,697

Households with Children

47.55%

Median Travel Time to Work

22 minutes

Columbus, OH Real Estate Market Information

Homes Owned

51.10%

Homes Rented

43.74%

Homes Vacant

5.17%

Columbus, OH Home Price-Rent Ratio

The price-rent ratio is a great way to compare the costs of buying and renting both within a city and is useful to compare against other cities as well. Technically it is the average cost of ownership divided by the received rent income if buying to let. The formula is House Price / (Monthly Rent x 12).

0:1

Low Home Price-Rent Ratio

High Home Price-Rent Ratio

What does it mean?

1-10

It is less expensive to own than to rent a home in this city depending factors such as length of ownership.

11-20

The total costs of ownership of a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting, but it might still make financial sense depending on the situation.

21 or greater

The total costs of owning a home in this city are greater than the costs of renting depending factors such as length of ownership.

*Note that this index is a broad measure. Contact a local agent to understand local market conditions.

Columbus, OH School Information

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Community

  • Total Population 770,425
  • Total Male Population 376,389
  • Total Female Population 394,036
  • Population change since 2000 47.19%
  • Median age 33.5
  • Percent of households with children 47.55%
  • Personal Crime risk 184

Transportation

  • Median travel time to work 22 minutes
  • Percent using Public transportation 3.94%
  • Percent Driving/Using Carpool 88.49
  • Percent Using Other transportation 4.26%
  • Percent Working From Home 3.31%

Education Levels

  • Some high school 12.97%
  • High school graduate 28.03%
  • Some college 20.08%
  • Associate degree 6.00%
  • Bachelor's degree 21.30%
  • Graduate degree 11.61%

Occupation

  • Agriculture, forestry, and fishing 0.16%
  • Construction 5.11%
  • Manufacturing 7.49%
  • Wholesale Trade 3.04%
  • Retail Trade 11.41%
  • Finance, insurance and real estate 9.74%
  • Services 4.68%
  • Public administration 5.98%
  • Information 3.52%
  • Professional 11.88%
  • Education 21.78%
  • Arts 9.56%

Income

  • Average household income $64,294
  • Income change since 2000 19.94%

Climate

  • Avg. January high/low temp 36.68 / 19.76
  • Avg. July high/low temp 85.41 / 62.62
  • Annual precipitation 39.07
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