Columbus Ohio
Within the Central Ohio Area sits the 15th largest city in the nation. This Columbus Region is made up of seven counties that include 86 cities and villages. It is home to 1.7 million people and has grown 22 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 OH Links
Columbus Chamber of Commerce
Columbus Public Schools
The Ohio State University
Public Transportation (COTA)
Columbus OH Real Estate
Where Columbus Ranks
- Fourth–Cleanest City in America (Reader's Digest, July 2004)
- 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, March 2005)
- Among the nation's smoothest roads and No. 1 among cities in cold–climate states (TRIP: The Road Information Program, 2005)
- Best City in the U.S. for Singles (America Online, February 2003)
- Sixth–least–expensive big city in the country in which to do business (KPMG, February 2004)