Living in Columbus, Ohio

Columbus, OH Metropolitan Area

Explore housing, climate, jobs, transportation, recreation and everyday life in Columbus, Ohio . NarrowTheList brings the major factors together so you can decide whether this area fits the way you want to live.

Columbus at a Glance

Metro Population
2,180,000
Median Age
36.6
Median Household Income
$81,945
Median Home Value
$300,800
Median Monthly Rent
$1,240
Typical Lot Size
0.22 acres

Current Housing & Cost of Living

Median Home Value
$300,800
Median Monthly Rent
$1,240
Property Tax Rate
1.4%
Annual Property Insurance
$1,500
Homeownership Rate
61.3%
Typical Lot Size
0.22 acres
Housing Affordability 7.4/10
Cost of Living 7.4/10
Utility Costs 7.0/10
Grocery Costs 7.3/10
Transportation Costs 7.5/10

Monthly Climate & Weather

Columbus has a Humid Continental climate.

Sunny Days
178
Average Summer High
84.5°F
Average Winter Low
24.8°F
Annual Rainfall
39.3 in
Annual Snowfall
28.2 in
Humidity
Humid

12-Month Weather Outlook

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Current Jobs & Economy

Job Growth Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
4.2%
Population Growth
1.2%
Employment Opportunities 8.4/10
Economic Growth 8.2/10
Economic Diversity 8.8/10
Career Opportunity Variety 8.5/10

12-Month Employment Outlook

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Long-Term Growth Trends

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Future Outlook 8.6/10

Getting Around

Traffic & Congestion 8.1/10
Public Transit 4.8/10
Walkability 5.7/10
Airport Access 8.0/10
Airport Connectivity 6.9/10
Parking Convenience 7.5/10
Parking Cost 7.5/10
Car Friendly 8.0/10
Car-Free Living 5.5/10
Rideshare Availability 8.0/10

Modern Conveniences

Delivery Service Availability 8.5/10
Same-Day & Rapid Delivery 8.5/10
Everyday Services Convenience 8.5/10
Overall Modern Convenience 8.5/10

Things to Do & Lifestyle

Things to Do 7.7/10
Dining & Restaurants 7.6/10
Nightlife & Entertainment 7.2/10
Local Pubs & Sports Bars 8.0/10
Gaming & Casinos 6.0/10
Arts & Culture 7.5/10
Live Music 7.4/10
Family Entertainment 8.0/10
Sports & Major Events 8.2/10
Day Trip Variety 7.4/10

Parks, Outdoors & Recreation

Outdoor Recreation 7.1/10
Parks & Green Space 8.0/10
Hiking 6.6/10
Biking & Trails 8.1/10
Fishing 6.8/10
Water Sports 5.7/10
Hunting 8.1/10
Field & Court Sports 8.3/10
Scenery & Views 6.1/10
Gardening 7.4/10
Farm & Homestead 7.7/10
Mountain Access 3.2/10
Water Access 5.5/10

Schools & Family Life

Public Schools 7.5/10
Private Schools 7.4/10
Daycare Availability 7.6/10
Daycare Affordability 6.8/10
Family Friendly 8.1/10
Youth Recreation 8.2/10
Higher Education 9.4/10

Healthcare & Senior Living

Healthcare Quality 8.2/10
Healthcare Access 8.4/10
Senior Living 7.8/10
Senior Services 8.0/10

Safety & Community

Overall Safety 6.7/10
Violent Crime 6.8/10
Property Crime 6.5/10
Community Diversity 7.4/10
Community Engagement 8.0/10

Pets, Horses & Equestrian Living

Pet Friendly 8.2/10
Dog Parks & Trails 8.2/10
Veterinary Care Access 8.5/10
Pet Housing Availability 8.0/10
Equestrian Community 7.0/10
Horse Property 7.3/10
Equestrian Trails 7.2/10

Real Estate & Investment

Real Estate Opportunity 8.1/10
Rental Investment 8.0/10
Home Price Growth 8.0/10
Rental Demand 8.3/10
Foreclosure Opportunity 6.5/10

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