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Nora Walker housing

How much do you pay for rent in Columbus?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 535.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 20.0%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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nyc_josiah
wish I knew this sooner
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Skylar Evans
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Quinn Evans
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value traffic, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely excellent and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Riverside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Luke Turner
not my experience at all
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Jose Taylor
couldn't agree more
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Scarlett Thomas
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great sushi places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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