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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Daniel Reyes

Moving to Columbus -what should I know?

Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $67,212 in Columbus. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 119.6 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Th...

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Ruby P.

Columbus is underrated, change my mind

Alright, I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $67,212, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $871 for rent here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly goo...

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Asher Murphy

How is the nightlife in Columbus?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 119.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 7.4%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts.

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living_aiden31

Healthcare options in Columbus?

Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 24,188 people. Median household income is $67,212, which feels about average for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is...

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Owen Rodriguez

Affordable areas near Columbus?

Homes are going for about $198,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Ruby P.

What's it really like living in Columbus?

I work in construction and Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 119.6 per 100K. Median household income is $67,212, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? T...

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living_aiden31

Quick question about Columbus

OK so I'm originally from Miami and It's a a small town city with about 24,188 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Asher Murphy

Anyone regret moving to Columbus?

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 119.6 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 24,188 people. The median home value here is around $198,900, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Downtown has improved a lot in recent...

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