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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 capital of Ohio and the largest city in the state. With a population of 2,138,926 in the Columbus Metro area, it is second in size on the list of Midwestern towns compared to the largest Midwestern city, Chicago.

This city is best known for its origins as a “cow town” due to its focus on agriculture in the early days. However, it transcended that label, and now, Columbus is a vibrant contemporary metropolis.

The city held thousands of foreclosed, vacant properties After the real estate market collapsed from 2008 to 2010. This problem motivated a downtown revitalization that included creating the Columbus Commons Park, a reshaped riverfront along the Scioto Mile, and developments in the Arena District and Franklinton.

Here is all you need to know about moving to Columbus.

What to do in Columbus, OH

For college sports enthusiasts, Columbus is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes. Columbus also has these major attractions.

• Shopping: The German Village area is full of restored brick houses dating back to the time when the early settlers came during the 1800s. This section of Columbus has quaint shops selling books, fudge, fashion clothes, and microbreweries offering some tasty, handcrafted beers.
• Destination: The Scioto Mile is a series of joined public parks that line the Scioto River on both sides as it runs through the downtown area. There are plenty of jogging and biking trails to enjoy and a large fountain that the kids can play in during the summertime.
• Features: The Cosi Science Center is on the west bank of the Scioto River. It has hands-on science exhibits and a planetarium. The Columbus Museum of Art has many paintings by famous American and European artists and a sculpture garden.

Working in Columbus, OH

Columbus has a diversified economy with strong employers in banking, telecommunications, health care, and data processing centers. The city is one of America’s insurance capitals. It is the headquarters of more than 70 insurance companies.

The unemployment rate is 3.5% compared to the statewide unemployment rate of 5.4%. The median household income is $57,118 per year. Columbus's predicted annual job growth rate is 1.2%, about the same as the national average. The average commute time is 22 minutes for those who work downtown.

The most popular industries by jobs offered arehealth care (13.1%), education (9.1%), accommodation & food services (8.2%), finance & insurance (7.0%), professional, scientific, and technical services (7.0%), administrative & support & waste management services (5.2%), and public administration (4.2%).

Columbus, OH Neighborhoods

Columbus, OH, has many thriving neighborhoods to consider.

These three areas are the desirable neighborhoods with the most expensive homes.

• West Spring Street/Neil Avenue: This area offers the finest suburban living near the downtown district. The median real estate price is $719,483, which is more expensive than 99.6% of the communities in the state. The majority of residences are luxury homes and condominiums. This area is popular with single, urban professionals.
• East Livingston Avenue/Parsons Avenue: This neighborhood stands out for its vintage style. The median real estate price is $610,707, more than 98.9% of the communities in Ohio. Most homes in this area are historic ones built before 1939. This section is the area where tradition meets modern convenience.
• Mount Air: This is a family area, with 75.8% of the residents being married couples, many with children. The median real estate price is $510,804, which is pricier than 98.1% of the neighborhoods in the state. Most homes have three or four bedrooms, and many have five bedrooms for big families.

Columbus, OH School District

The public school district is Columbus City Schools, with over 46,000 enrolled students. The school district spends around $9,320 per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16:1. More than 80 private schools are in the area.

There is the choice of attending over 20 schools for higher education, including the public four-year program at Ohio State University or private schools like Franklin University, Otterbein University, and the Columbus College of Art & Design.

Moving to Columbus, OH

When moving to Columbus, this guide will help you get settled in. Utility Guide

The City of Columbus Public Utilities provides electricity, water, and sewer services. Call 614-645-8276 on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to set up a new account.

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department maintains almost 400 public parks with every amenity you can imagine. There are trails, baseball and soccer fields, volleyball, and tennis courts, swimming pools, picnic areas, children’s playgrounds, and so much more. Just use the convenient list of parks to find a park near where you will live.

The Columbus municipal government consists of a seven-member city council (expanding to nine members), a mayor, a city auditor, and a city attorney. All officeholders are elected independently by a citywide vote to serve for a four-year term. They meet at the Economic Development Division in the City Hall building at 111 N. Front Street on the 8th floor. The telephone number is 614-645-8616.

Columbus, OH Housing

The median home price in Columbus is $173,300, which has appreciated by 65% in the past ten years at an average rate of 5.14% per year. The home prices influence the cost of living in Columbus, which is 2.9% higher than the rest of the state yet 14.5% lower than the national average in the United States.