Best suburbs in Columbus
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- Population: 4,302
- Median home value: $192,100
- Median rental price: $1,391
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A), Emerson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $192,100
- Median rental price: $1,391
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A), Emerson Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#16. Huber Ridge, Ohio
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- Population: 1,205
- Median home value: $382,600
- Median rental price: $956
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A), Big Walnut Intermediate School (grade B+), Big Walnut Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Oakstone Academy Middle/High School (grade A−), Genoa Christian Academy (grade B+), Northside Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
- Median home value: $382,600
- Median rental price: $956
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A), Big Walnut Intermediate School (grade B+), Big Walnut Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools nearby: Oakstone Academy Middle/High School (grade A−), Genoa Christian Academy (grade B+), Northside Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B−
#15. Galena, Ohio
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- Population: 41,926
- Median home value: $251,700
- Median rental price: $1,143
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy High School (grade A+), Olentangy Shanahan Middle School (grade A), Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Worthington Christian School K-12 (grade A), Genoa Christian Academy (grade B+), Northside Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $251,700
- Median rental price: $1,143
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy High School (grade A+), Olentangy Shanahan Middle School (grade A), Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Worthington Christian School K-12 (grade A), Genoa Christian Academy (grade B+), Northside Christian School (grade B+)
- Overall Niche grade: A−
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#14. Delaware, Ohio
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- Population: 1,894
- Median home value: $270,500
- Median rental price: $2,044
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Emerson Elementary School (grade A), Arts & College Preparatory Academy (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $270,500
- Median rental price: $2,044
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Emerson Elementary School (grade A), Arts & College Preparatory Academy (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#13. Minerva Park, Ohio
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- Population: 23,229
- Median home value: $286,200
- Median rental price: $1,536
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Toll Gate Middle School (grade A−), Pickerington High School North (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
- Median home value: $286,200
- Median rental price: $1,536
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Toll Gate Middle School (grade A−), Pickerington High School North (grade A−)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B
#12. Pickerington, Ohio
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- Population: 36,103
- Median home value: $336,300
- Median rental price: $1,518
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Abraham Depp Elementary School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $336,300
- Median rental price: $1,518
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Abraham Depp Elementary School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#11. Hilliard, Ohio
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- Population: 35,529
- Median home value: $298,800
- Median rental price: $1,318
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A), High Point Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $298,800
- Median rental price: $1,318
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A), High Point Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#10. Gahanna, Ohio
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- Population: 38,911
- Median home value: $320,500
- Median rental price: $1,361
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A), Metro Early College High School (grade A), Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $320,500
- Median rental price: $1,361
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A), Metro Early College High School (grade A), Orange High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#9. Westerville, Ohio
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- Population: 8,258
- Median home value: $521,800
- Median rental price: $1,641
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Larry Larson Middle School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $521,800
- Median rental price: $1,641
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Larry Larson Middle School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#8. Grandview Heights, Ohio
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- Population: 1,009
- Median home value: $743,800
- Median rental price: $1,188
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Larry Larson Middle School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $743,800
- Median rental price: $1,188
- Top schools nearby: Metro Early College High School (grade A), Larry Larson Middle School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: C+
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#7. Marble Cliff, Ohio
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- Population: 10,516
- Median home value: $634,600
- Median rental price: $2,013
- Top schools nearby: New Albany High School (grade A+), New Albany Middle School (grade A), New Albany Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), St. Francis DeSales High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $634,600
- Median rental price: $2,013
- Top schools nearby: New Albany High School (grade A+), New Albany Middle School (grade A), New Albany Intermediate School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), St. Francis DeSales High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#6. New Albany, Ohio
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- Population: 14,997
- Median home value: $378,200
- Median rental price: $1,155
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A), Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $378,200
- Median rental price: $1,155
- Top schools nearby: Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A), Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#5. Worthington, Ohio
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- Population: 48,893
- Median home value: $478,400
- Median rental price: $1,541
- Top schools nearby: Dublin Jerome High School (grade A+), Wyandot Elementary School (grade A+), Deer Run Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), St. Francis DeSales High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $478,400
- Median rental price: $1,541
- Top schools nearby: Dublin Jerome High School (grade A+), Wyandot Elementary School (grade A+), Deer Run Elementary School (grade A+)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), St. Francis DeSales High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#4. Dublin, Ohio
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- Population: 36,500
- Median home value: $526,800
- Median rental price: $1,423
- Top schools nearby: Dublin Coffman High School (grade A+), Metro Early College High School (grade A), John Sells Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $526,800
- Median rental price: $1,423
- Top schools nearby: Dublin Coffman High School (grade A+), Metro Early College High School (grade A), John Sells Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+), Bishop Hartley High School (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
#3. Upper Arlington, Ohio
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- Population: 14,113
- Median home value: $463,900
- Median rental price: $1,904
- Top schools nearby: Indian Springs Elementary School (grade A), Hyatts Middle School (grade A), Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), St. Francis DeSales High School (grade A), Worthington Christian School K-12 (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
- Median home value: $463,900
- Median rental price: $1,904
- Top schools nearby: Indian Springs Elementary School (grade A), Hyatts Middle School (grade A), Olentangy Berlin High School (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: The Wellington School (grade A+), St. Francis DeSales High School (grade A), Worthington Christian School K-12 (grade A)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B−
--- Outdoor activities grade: A−
#2. Powell, Ohio
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- Population: 13,537
- Median home value: $458,900
- Median rental price: $1,187
- Top schools nearby: Bexley High School (grade A+), Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
- Median home value: $458,900
- Median rental price: $1,187
- Top schools nearby: Bexley High School (grade A+), Metro Early College High School (grade A), Columbus Preparatory Academy (grade A)
- Top private schools nearby: Columbus Academy (grade A+), The Wellington School (grade A+), Columbus School for Girls (grade A+)
- Overall Niche grade: A+
--- Weather grade: C+
--- Cost of living grade: B
--- Outdoor activities grade: B+
This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 67 metros.
#1. Bexley, Ohio
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