Columbus Metro Area, OH
Living in the Columbus Metro Area
Bikeability30
Walkability34
Commute60
Public Transit32
Affordability63
Public Safety67
Airports44
Hospitals62
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools83
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1MPopulation+279k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
64%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black15%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$185kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$772Median Monthly Rent+$168 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas5%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Columbus Metro Area
United States45
Ohio30
Property Crime in the Columbus Metro Area
United States48
Ohio42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 3 | 8 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Columbus Metro Area
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding48
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbus Metro Area, OH
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbus Metro Area, OH
The Goddard School-Reynoldsburg
1 miles, N
Columbus Torah Academy
1 miles, W
St Pius X School
2 miles, E
Holy Spirit School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Columbus Metro Area, OH
Capital University
5 miles, W
Ohio Dominican University
6 miles, W
DeVry University-Ohio
6 miles, W
Chamberlain University-Ohio
6 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbus Metro Area, OH
Woods at Parkside,The
5 miles, NW
Nationwide Children's Hospital
8 miles, W
Grant Medical Center
8 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Columbus Metro Area, OH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
4 miles, NW
Rickenbacker International Airport
12 miles, SW
James M Cox Dayton International Airport
73 miles, W
Akron-Canton Regional Airport
98 miles, NE