Columbus, OH

Living in Columbus

Bikeability46
Walkability48
Commute72
Public Transit47
Affordability76
Public Safety48
Airports49
Hospitals65
Colleges60
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Schools45
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

879kPopulation+108k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
53%Family Households-1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian6%
Black29%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household53%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$54kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector73%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$152kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$789Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached46%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbus

United States45
Ohio30
Columbus Metro Area34
Franklin County46

Property Crime in Columbus

United States48
Ohio42
Columbus Metro Area58
Franklin County70

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(38%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton62%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F)Rain (in)Snow (in)
Jan2838
Feb3125
Mar4033
Apr5141
May6140
Jun7040
Jul7450
Aug7230
Sep6530
Oct5330
Nov4330
Dec3233

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbus

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado14
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