The map shows where residents in the Columbus metro area and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Areas such as Columbus, OH and Grandview Heights, OH are also shown. Top areas are in purple and green, with less-desired areas in red.

Columbus, OH map of the best places to live by home value

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The most desired areas tend to be in the northwest parts of the city, while more affordable homes are in the southwest regions.

Median house prices in Columbus, OH are $267,581, meaning Columbus homes are less expensive than the US median of $376,286. We analyzed a significant sample of cities with similar populations like Akron, OH and Colorado Springs, CO, and found homes in Columbus cost much less.

Compared to Ohio, Columbus home prices are more expensive than the state's average of $211,466. These are the best neighborhoods as judged by the market: the places people most want to live. While these areas tend to have lower crime rates and higher quality of life, it is primarily a map of the best areas by median home value in Columbus, OH.

In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within Columbus varies greatly.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis

 

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