Affordable Columbus Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Columbus.

About Columbus, OH.

Columbus is the state capital of Ohio and its largest city. With a population of 921,000 people (over 2 million in the extended Metro Area), Columbus is a welcoming city on the banks of the Scioto River that also serves as one of the Midwest's most significant hubs for culture and commerce.

Rich in history and diverse culture, Columbus has many unique neighborhoods representing its varied past. Originally founded in 1797, Columbus' growth during the 19th century was spurred on by its location along the Ohio & Erie Canal and expanded further thanks to the arrival of the Interstate in the 1950s. Today, Columbus has a diverse economy has been experiencing a Renaissance in the new millennium.

What to do in Columbus, OH

Columbus is a center for the arts and culture in Ohio. It also offers a great food scene, a wealth of outdoor recreation, and world-class athletic teams. Suffice to say, there's a lot to see and do in Columbus:

• Museums: Columbus is home to numerous museums that cater to every interest. The Columbus Museum of Art, the Center of Science and Industry, the Ohio Railway Museum and the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum are just a few.
• Ohio State Athletics: OSU basketball and football games are major events in Columbus. The Ohio State Buckeyes men's basketball team plays at the Jerome Schottenstein Center on the OSU campus, while the Ohio State Buckeyes football team plays home games at Ohio Stadium.
• Parks and Recreation: The landscape of Columbus is dotted with parks and green spaces. Scioto Audubon MetroPark is a perennial favorite, spanning 120 acres and including a dog park an outdoor rock climbing wall and access to the 10-mile Scioto Greenway Trail.

Working in Columbus, OH

Columbus has a rich job market with diverse white-collar and blue-collar occupations. The unemployment rate is below the national average, and the projected future job growth over the next ten years is 34.5%. Columbus's most common occupations include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, and education services.

As the state capital and a major education hub, the government employs a huge segment of the population on some level (the three largest employers in Columbus are Ohio State University, OhioHealth, and the State of Ohio). The largest private sector employers are JP Morgan Chase, Nationwide Insurance and Honda.

Columbus, OH. Neighborhoods

Columbus is a large city, encompassing an area of over 200 square miles. As such, it has dozens of distinct neighborhoods, many of which have their own unique character. Some of the most interesting neighborhoods in Columbus include:

• Franklinton: Stretching along the Scioto River west of Downtown Columbus, Frenklinton features a mix of residential streets and former industrial buildings that have been renovated in recent years to accommodate art spaces, eateries, and nightlife spots. It's a trendy neighborhood with a median home value of $180,000.
• North Linden: A historically working-class part of Columbus, North Linden has garnered attention as a neighborhood on the rise. Along with neighboring South Linden, it has some of the most affordable homes in the city, averaging just $153,000.
• German Village: Known for its rows of 19th-century brick houses, Columbus' German Village is mostly made up of large, historic single-family homes. The neighborhood also has some great traditional German breweries and chocolate shops. Homes here are some of the most expensive in Columbus, with a median listing price just north of $600,000.
• Downtown: Downtown Columbus is the central business, entertainment, and commercial district in the city. It includes the riverside Scioto Mile promenade, leading to Bicentennial Park. The median listing home price is $340,000, but most residential real estate in Downtown Columbus is renter-occupied.

Columbus, OH School District

The Columbus Metro Area includes more than a dozen school districts, ranging from the heart of the city to the suburbs. The largest school district in Columbus is Columbus City Schools, which serves more than 46,000 students across 116 schools. The top rated school districts in the Columbus area Dublin City Schools and OIentangy Local School District.

Columbus offers numerous options for higher education. The city is arguably best known as the home of Ohio State University, but it also offers other options such as Franklin University, Columbus State Community College, and the Columbus College of Art and Design.

Moving to Columbus, OH Resource Guide

Moving to a new place can always be challenging and disorienting, but the City of Columbus provides great resources to help new residents. First and foremost, the official Columbus Visitors Guide offers a ton of useful information, and the Recreation & Parks Department is an outstanding resource for parks, trails, facilities and events in the city.

Gas and electric service in Columbus is provided by Columbia Gas of Ohio as well as the City of Columbus Division of Power, while water is provided by the City of Columbus Public Utilities. Visit the Columbus Department of Public Safety to learn more about local police and fire departments.

Columbus, OH Housing

Columbus's overall cost of living is 14.5% below the national average. Housing is particularly affordable in Columbus, with a median home cost of $205,800. The average rental rate in Columbus is $664 for a studio apartment, $754 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $938 for three bedrooms. These rates are slightly above average for Ohio but well below the national average.