Columbus, Ohio
Columbus—Ohio's capital—is located in the heart of the Buckeye State and is one of the nation's fastest growing metropolitan areas. The community offers residents a variety of cultural, entertainment, and educational opportunities. And with a rock-bottom unemployment rate, jobs in Greater Columbus are plentiful.
The arts and cultural amenities of Columbus rival those found in other major cities across the United States. Residents enjoy an abundance of galleries and performance space, exciting downtown festivals, and world-class restaurants.
Interested in sports? Columbus offers an exciting mix of sports including: "America's Hardest Working Team," Major League Soccer's Columbus Crew; hometown favorites and Triple A affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Columbus Clippers; and the highly anticipated Columbus' new National Hockey League team, the Columbus Blue Jackets. The Blue Jackets take the ice for their inaugural season in 2000. Add to that list the talented teams representing The Ohio State University, and the 15 other area colleges and universities.
Statistics
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Population
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696,849
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Land Area
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206 square miles
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Median Income
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$21,857 (1995 Median income tax return)
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Property Taxes
(per $1000 land valuation X .35)
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$36.93
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City Income Tax
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2.00%
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Price Range of Homes
(range of greatest selection)
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$70,000 to $350,000
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Percentage of Students Pursuing Higher Education:
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54%
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Student Teacher Ratio
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19.1 : 1
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Area Churches
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880 Protestant
48 Catholic
11 Jewish
other denominations also represented
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Area Hospitals
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18 in various locations throughout the city
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Local Libraries
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36 in various locations throughout the city
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Parks and Recreation
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143 tennis courts, 100 supervised playgrounds, 27 community recreation centers, 10 swimming pools, 8 senior centers, 6 city golf courses, 5 fitness centers, supervised adult and youth programs in basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball. Metropolitan Park System: 8 developed parks, and 3 undeveloped parks with a total of approximately 11,200 acres
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Commute Times
Downtown Miles:
Downtown Minutes:
Airport Miles:
Airport Minutes:
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from zero to Approx. 18
from zero to Approx. 25
from zero to Approx. 25
from 5 to Approx. 30
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Greater Columbus Chamber of Commerce
37 N. High St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-1321
Columbus Public Schools
270 E. State St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614-221-3228
