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Columbus, OH

Granville is part of the Columbus area. This page covers the whole metro.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Columbus

Downtown Columbus View from Main St Bridge
Downtown Columbus View from Main St Bridge · Photo: Paul Wasneski, Public domain
Birds eye view of Columbus, Ohio
Main Library
Main Library · Photo: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Central High School
Central High School · Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0
Co Go Columbus
Co Go Columbus · Photo: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Columbus, OH Spring St
Columbus, OH Spring St · Photo: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Columbus, Ohio JJ
Columbus, Ohio JJ · Photo: Jsjessee, CC BY-SA 2.0
Columbus, Ohio JJ
Columbus, Ohio JJ · Photo: Jsjessee, CC BY-SA 2.0
Columbus City Hall
Columbus City Hall · Photo: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Columbus Museum of Art
Columbus Museum of Art · Photo: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Columbus at night
Columbus at night · Photo: Jsjessee, CC BY-SA 2.0
Columbus municipal buildings
Columbus municipal buildings · Photo: Ɱ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where it is
Columbus
Columbus in Ohio
Ohio in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of the center of the Columbus area.

32
grocery stores
200+
restaurants
138
coffee shops
200+
parks
163
playgrounds
30
libraries
6
movie theaters
23
live theaters
14
museums
43
bookstores
42
gyms
172
bars
28
pharmacies
9
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 321,199 rented homes in the Columbus area, 92% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 29%
$1,000 to $1,499: 44%
$1,500 to $1,999: 18%
$2,000 to $2,499: 5%
$2,500 to $2,999: 1%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in the Columbus area rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

Central High School
Central High School · Photo: Sixflashphoto, CC BY-SA 4.0

17 public school districts in this county, with about 172,805 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Columbus City Schools District · Columbus
45,338 students · 14.9 students per teacher · 118 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Hilliard City · Columbus
16,082 students · 16.7 students per teacher · 24 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Hamilton Local · Columbus
3,082 students · 20.5 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Grandview Heights Schools · Columbus
1,144 students · 14.1 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades K to 12
Metro Early College High School · Columbus
876 students · 19.5 students per teacher · 1 school · grades 6 to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$330,327
What a typical home sells for across the Columbus area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 5% below the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $95 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 95.5 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Average commute
24 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
62 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 9.3 miles from the town center. The largest is about 22,688,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $2,118 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OH. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$73,795
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
1.55% of home value a year
About $1,550 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 2.75%
OH's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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