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Columbus Metro Area

OH · 144 cities · 1,717,725 population

1,717,725 Total Population
144 Cities & Towns
$81,452 Avg Income
$224,328 Avg Home Value
$1,079 Avg Rent
25.9% Bachelor's+

Largest Cities in Columbus Metro

Columbus, OH

Pop 906,480
Income $65,327
Home $234,500

Newark, OH

Pop 50,393
Income $58,920
Home $174,100

Dublin, OH

Pop 49,031
Income $155,282
Home $514,900

Delaware, OH

Pop 43,168
Income $92,928
Home $279,400

Grove City, OH

Pop 41,831
Income $90,888
Home $283,300

Reynoldsburg, OH

Pop 41,032
Income $71,381
Home $230,300

Lancaster, OH

Pop 40,902
Income $54,901
Home $180,200

Westerville, OH

Pop 38,543
Income $107,054
Home $343,200

Hilliard, OH

Pop 36,560
Income $122,864
Home $360,000

Upper Arlington, OH

Pop 36,319
Income $150,993
Home $568,200

Gahanna, OH

Pop 35,438
Income $106,004
Home $322,300

Marysville, OH

Pop 26,540
Income $92,490
Home $271,000

The Columbus metropolitan area is the 41st largest metro area in the United States, with a total population of 1,717,725 spread across 144 cities and towns in OH. Anchored by Columbus, this metro area is a significant economic and cultural hub that draws residents and businesses from across the region.

Residents of the Columbus metro area earn an average household income of $81,452, while the average home value sits at $224,328. Renters in the area pay an average of $1,079 per month, making the cost of living relatively affordable compared to the national average. About 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, reflecting the area's well-educated workforce.

The Columbus metro reports an average violent crime rate of 168.0 per 1,000 residents, which is above the national average. Property crime averages 2,713.3 per 1,000 residents across the metro. The area experiences an average annual temperature of 51.9°F, with distinct four-season weather. The average poverty rate across cities in this metro is 11.7%, which is near the national average.

With 144 distinct communities ranging from major urban centers to smaller suburban towns, the Columbus metro area offers a wide variety of living options. The sheer number of cities provides prospective residents with diverse choices in terms of housing, schools, commute times, and neighborhood character. Explore the full list of cities below to find detailed data on population, income, housing costs, and more.

Metro Area Overview

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature51.9°F
Avg January Temp28.1°F
Avg July Temp73.5°F
Avg Annual Precipitation42.2"

Safety

Avg Violent Crime Rate168.0 per 1K
Avg Property Crime Rate2713.3 per 1K

Economy

Avg Unemployment Rate3.9%
Avg Poverty Rate11.7%
Avg Median Age39.4

All 144 Cities in Columbus Metro Area

1 Columbus OH 906,480
2 Newark OH 50,393
3 Dublin OH 49,031
4 Delaware OH 43,168
5 Grove City OH 41,831
6 Reynoldsburg OH 41,032
7 Lancaster OH 40,902
8 Westerville OH 38,543
9 Hilliard OH 36,560
10 Upper Arlington OH 36,319
11 Gahanna OH 35,438
12 Marysville OH 26,540
13 Zanesville OH 24,726
14 Pickerington OH 23,828
15 Whitehall OH 19,974
16 Pataskala OH 18,049
17 Worthington OH 14,754
18 Powell OH 14,229
19 Circleville OH 14,144
20 Bexley OH 13,324
21 Heath OH 10,545
22 New Albany OH 10,524
23 London OH 10,403
24 Canal Winchester OH 9,659
25 Lincoln Village OH 8,968
26 Blacklick Estates OH 8,867
27 Grandview Heights OH 8,422
28 Sunbury OH 7,335
29 Logan OH 7,077
30 Obetz OH 6,293
31 Granville OH 5,916
32 Groveport OH 5,916
33 Johnstown OH 5,247
34 Ashville OH 4,626
35 New Lexington OH 4,479
36 Lake Darby OH 4,323
37 Huber Ridge OH 4,311
38 West Jefferson OH 4,250
39 Plain City OH 3,712
40 Commercial Point OH 3,106
41 Baltimore OH 2,970
42 Mount Gilead OH 2,909
43 South Bloomfield OH 2,808
44 Beechwood Trails OH 2,765
45 Shawnee Hills OH 2,561
46 Buckeye Lake OH 2,513
47 Hebron OH 2,474
48 Lithopolis OH 2,344
49 Richwood OH 2,303
50 Crooksville OH 2,284
51 Utica OH 2,180
52 Choctaw Lake OH 2,145
53 South Zanesville OH 2,137
54 Minerva Park OH 2,095
55 Roseville OH 1,940
56 Cardington OH 1,899
57 New California OH 1,810
58 Dresden OH 1,805
59 North Lewisburg OH 1,763
60 Mount Sterling OH 1,740
61 Bremen OH 1,676
62 Harbor Hills OH 1,639
63 Thornville OH 1,608
64 Ashley OH 1,455
65 Galena OH 1,427
66 Somerset OH 1,417
67 Frazeysburg OH 1,377
68 Etna OH 1,341
69 Granville South OH 1,241
70 Logan Elm Village OH 1,238
71 Hanover OH 1,183
72 Fairfield Beach OH 1,159
73 Thornport OH 1,157
74 Candlewood Lake OH 1,108
75 Urbancrest OH 1,057
76 Junction City OH 1,025
77 Williamsport OH 1,025
78 Ostrander OH 993
79 Marble Cliff OH 950
80 Hide-A-Way Hills OH 908
81 Millersport OH 898
82 Milford Center OH 893
83 Pleasantville OH 865
84 Kingston OH 837
85 Valleyview OH 785
86 New Straitsville OH 682
87 Amanda OH 640
88 Carroll OH 631
89 Stoutsville OH 626
90 Thurston OH 615
91 Laurelville OH 584
92 Darbydale OH 579
93 Riverlea OH 553
94 Kirkersville OH 550
95 Clarksburg OH 543
96 West Logan OH 537
97 Corning OH 494
98 Alexandria OH 467
99 Hamburg OH 447
100 Caledonia OH 444
101 Iberia OH 436
102 Derby OH 433
103 Raymond OH 420
104 Hartford (Croton) OH 414
105 Sugar Grove OH 396
106 Haydenville OH 386
107 Fulton OH 357
108 Jersey OH 356
109 Edison OH 353
110 Marne OH 351
111 Nashport OH 346
112 St. Louisville OH 339
113 Brownsville OH 333
114 Rushville OH 333
115 Adelphi OH 327
116 Magnetic Springs OH 326
117 Plumwood OH 289
118 Hemlock OH 285
119 Unionville Center OH 278
120 Glenford OH 274
121 Woodstock OH 269
122 Gratiot OH 267
123 Jacksontown OH 259
124 Darbyville OH 240
125 Marengo OH 240
126 Chesterville OH 232
127 West Rushville OH 226
128 East Fultonham OH 223
129 Midway OH 223
130 Trinway OH 212
131 Orient OH 209
132 Tarlton OH 209
133 Radnor OH 188
134 Lockbourne OH 185
135 Fultonham OH 176
136 Rockbridge OH 166
137 Harrisburg OH 162
138 Sparta OH 159
139 Carbon Hill OH 148
140 Brice OH 144
141 Rendville OH 96
142 Rose Farm OH 80
143 Kilbourne OH 19
144 Pancoastburg OH 18