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Columbus, OH

Looking to move to Columbus, OH? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Columbus, OH is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Columbus, OH is located in Franklin County and it has a population of 883,875. What about cost of living in Columbus, OH? The median income in Columbus, OH is $53,227 and the median home value is $151,498.

Read on to learn more about Columbus, OH, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Columbus Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Columbus

Median Household Income
$53,227
Median Home Value
$151,498
Housing Affordability Index
153
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
15.20%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Columbus

Unemployment Rate
4.80%
Total Businesses
26816
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.40%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
70.30%
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Food Scene in Columbus

42.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
24.00
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
49.70%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$951.00

Love Where You Live In Columbus

Volunteerism Rate
15.90%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
50.50%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
5.80%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
63.50
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Health in Columbus

89.50%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
14.50%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.29
24.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Columbus

Average Mortgage Amount
$670.76
Median Rent
$719
45.20%
Of Homes Owned
54.80%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Columbus

8.40%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.10%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.70%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
16.20%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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