Columbus Metro Area, OH

Living in the Columbus Metro Area

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Bikeability 30
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Walkability 34
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 32
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Affordability 63
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 44
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 58
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Schools 83
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Residents

2.1M Population +279k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
64% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black15%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$185k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
20% Built 2000 or Later
$772 Median Monthly Rent +$168 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in the Columbus Metro Area

United States45
Ohio30

Property Crime in the Columbus Metro Area

United States48
Ohio42

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump45%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 8
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 40 3 3
Apr 51 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 74 5 0
Aug 72 3 0
Sep 65 3 0
Oct 53 3 0
Nov 43 3 1
Dec 32 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Columbus Metro Area

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado14
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Columbus Metro Area, OH

Private Schools

Private Schools near Columbus Metro Area, OH

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St Pius X School
2 miles, E
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Holy Spirit School
3 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Columbus Metro Area, OH

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Capital University
5 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Columbus Metro Area, OH

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Woods at Parkside,The
5 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Columbus Metro Area, OH

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