Columbus Ohio
Within the Central Ohio Area sits the 15th largest city in the nation and the largest in Ohio. This Columbus Region is made up of eight counties that include 86 cities and villages. It is home to 1.709 million people and has grown 23 percent since 1990, making it the second fastest-growing metropolitan area in the Midwest. Columbus, the state capital, has grown into the most populous and exciting metro city in Ohio, while still maintaining its mid-western roots, diverse economy and excellent transportation system.
Greater Columbus' location at the center of the state of Ohio is one of its biggest assets. Its outstanding interstate accessibility puts Greater Columbus within 550 miles of more than half of the country's population.
At Columbus' center is the state government. The Ohio Statehouse is a national historic landmark and a masterpiece of 19th century Greek Revival architecture. It was completed in 1861 and restored to its original grandeur in 1996. Daily guided tours share the stories wrapped up in the history of the building and point out the thousands of details that make it so amazing.
Greater Columbus is a melting pot of diversity and built around variety for all ages and backgrounds. Among the largest campuses in the world, The Ohio State University's international community has contributed to the undeniable international feel in the city and not to mention the international restaurants and entertainment that have followed students and professionals here.
Variety is throughout the fabric of Columbus. History, the arts, college and professional sports, high fashion, family activities, and community events make Columbus the desirable city where many have come to to live and work.
For more information on Columbus, visit Experience Columbus.
Columbus Metro Area Comparing 2008 to 2007 statistics:
New Listings down 14.01%
Under Contract down 17.99%
Sold Homes down 14.64%
Average Sold Price 2008 = $164,658. 2007 = $173,024 down 4.80%
Percentage of sold price to list price:
2008 = 95.81% down 0.27%
Columbus housing demand is stronger under $205,000 selling in a reasonable amount of time; higher priced home sales are soft.
Columbus, the state capital, has grown into the most populous and exciting metro city in Ohio, while still maintaining its mid-western roots, diverse economy and excellent transportation system.
Greater Columbus is a thriving metropolitan area of 1.6 million people (Columbus is the 15th largest city in the U.S.) at the heart of the largest concentration of population and economic activity in North America. Already one of the fastest growing metro areas in the Midwest, the entire community is seizing new opportunities to propel Greater Columbus into the ranks of the nation's most innovative, attractive and business-friendly communities.
Live for variety? We've built an entire city around it. As a patchwork of communities, each with its own distinct character and offerings, our style changes with a 15-minute walk. You can sample the historic, the artsy, the sports-oriented, the high fashion and the college life, all in one very manageable, friendly Midwestern city. Check us out. We'll give you a taste of local color, Columbus Style.
Columbus OH Links
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Public Schools
The Ohio State University
Public Transportation (COTA)
Where Columbus Ranks
- Fourth–Cleanest City in America (Reader's Digest)
- Top 40 Real Estate Market in the U.S. (Expansion Management magazine)
- 11th Best Place to Live and Work in America (Employment Review)
- Ninth Top Arts Destination (AmericanStyle)
- Best Super Specialty Museum in the world (Child magazine)
- Top 10 High-Tech City (Popular Science)
- Among the nation's smoothest roads and No. 1 among cities in cold–climate states (TRIP: The Road Information Program)
- Best City in the U.S. for Singles (America Online)
- Sixth–least–expensive big city in the country in which to do business (KPMG)