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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Elijah

Relocating to Columbus, IN -pros and cons?

So, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-de...

6 replies 21 upvotes moving
Liam G.

Columbus job market vs San Diego

Alright, Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 51,104, Columbus is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 139.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,104 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has impr...

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Charlotte

Healthcare options in Columbus?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 139.6 per 100K. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. Rent is about $1,135/month for a decent place. With a population of 51,104, Columbus is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honest...

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Scarlett W.

Commute times in Columbus -how bad?

Curious what people think. Median household income is $76,856, which feels about average for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-l...

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Liam G.

Columbus is underrated, change my mind

The median home value here is around $231,000, which is actually reasonable. Household incomes average around $76,856 in Columbus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience? Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Do...

2 replies 0 upvotes best-worst
Caroline Taylor

Freelancing from Columbus -experience?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 51,104 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Tra...

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lake_lucas63

Studio apartments in Columbus -options?

Hi all, My partner and I are Median household income is $76,856, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 51,104, Columbus is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The ...

2 replies 21 upvotes housing
Elena Phillips

Internet providers in Columbus?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cheers. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Caleb D.

What to expect moving to Columbus?

Random thought, I'm originally from Dallas and Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $76,856 in Columbus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work ...

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Charlotte

Anyone regret moving to Columbus?

I'm originally from Atlanta and Median household income is $76,856, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Caleb D.

Columbus in the winter -how bad?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Charlotte Nguyen

Moving from San Francisco to Columbus next month

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. With a population of 51,104, Columbus is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,104 people. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. The median home value here is around $231,0...

0 replies 5 upvotes moving
Benjamin G.

What to expect moving to Columbus?

First post here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so muc...

22 replies 7 upvotes moving
Abigail Cook

Moving to Columbus -what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 139.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

1 replies 17 upvotes moving
lake_lucas63

Things Columbus needs to improve

Hey, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for fa...

5 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
Charlotte Nguyen

Job hunting in Columbus -tips?

OK so Been living here since 2019. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great plac...

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Katherine Rodriguez

Quick question about Columbus

We have two kids and Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 139.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $231,000, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new dev...

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Donald W.

Housing market in Columbus right now

Been living here since 2018. Homes are going for about $231,000 on average. Household incomes average around $76,856 in Columbus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Benjamin G.

Pros and cons of Columbus after 2 years

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 139.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 51,104, Columbus is a smaller city. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. ...

2 replies 12 upvotes living
Brooklyn Thompson

Commute times in Columbus -how bad?

OK so Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?

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Elijah

Unpopular opinion about Columbus

Random thought, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 51,104 people. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can...

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Daniel Torres

Job market in Columbus for tech?

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,135/month for a decent place. Median household income is $76,856, which feels about average for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. TIA!

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Nicholas White

Columbus is underrated, change my mind

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 139.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

3 replies 25 upvotes living
Grayson Green

Working remotely from Columbus

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Julia Taylor

Cost of living reality check -Columbus

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $76,856 in Columbus. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

1 replies 5 upvotes housing
Nicholas White

Is Columbus good for remote workers?

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 8 years and Rent is about $1,135/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 51,104 people. You can expect to pay around $1,135 for rent here. With a population of 51,104, C...

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Arianna T.

Dog-friendly places in Columbus?

Hi all, It's a a smaller city city with about 51,104 people. The median home value here is around $231,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,135/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public...

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Grayson Green

Best industries in Columbus right now

Hello, We have two kids and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

2 replies 18 upvotes jobs
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