2024 Best Neighborhoods to Live in the Columbus Area

#8 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Far North

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

33 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says I love the Little Lebanon restaurant near my house, it reminds me of childhood. Great food, happy owners..

Read 33 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 33,207,

#10 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Northwest Columbus

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

112 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The general atmosphere is great because there is a lot to do and see. The Short North area has a community event once every month called Gallery Hop where shops, art shows, street vendors, and....

Read 112 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 85,210,

#11 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Clintonville

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

30 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Love Clintonville, so lucky to live here! You can walk anywhere and anytime safely. It’s so charming, all the houses are different with a lot of character. While not cheap at all, actually it’s....

Read 30 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Population: 17,730,

#15 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Northland

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

45 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I grew up in this area and have met a lot of people. The school system isn't great and needs much more commitment from the city as well as parents. Jobs are everywhere here..

Read 45 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 63,277,

#16 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Glen Echo

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 1,108,

#19 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Schumacher Place

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says A quiet neighborhood with generally well maintained homes and yards. Property values didn't decrease much during the recession..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 2,192,

#20 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Old North Columbus

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Former Resident says I grew up in Westerville. I had a great young life. I had a lot of friends. The schools were new and fresh smelling.I was a popular person. That was a feat in itself..

Read 24 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 6,621,

#21 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

South Campus

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

17 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says South campus is a very safe place to leave.It is surrounded by many restaurants,bars and entertaiment. The neignbourhood are a mixe of international nations distingfull by their clothers,dialect as....

Read 17 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Population: 8,561,

#22 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Italian Village

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Up and coming neighborhood, a few hip restaurants and a lot of luxury restaurants have moved in, and the trend seems likely to continue. Real estate prices seem high, probably pricing in future....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 2,952,

#23 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

German Village

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says What I like about German Village - historic neighborhood with brick streets and pre-civil war era houses. It's really cute and not as busy as other areas of Columbus. It's not a party zone like Short...What I don't like - Any kind of shopping is really far away. The "historic" status mean they don't have to make anything handicap accessible. It's expensive and residents are mostly snooty white....

Read 7 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 3,880,

#24 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Harrison West

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says The neighborhood is close the the Short North, has a nice grassy dog park, and is incredibly walkable. Tons of stores, bars, and restaurants within walking or biking distance. Access to the Olentangy....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,227,

#26 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Olentangy West

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It's a quiet, relaxing area and the neighbors are nice. This area is very safe so you will love it if you have kids. Also, Shale Hollow Park is right nearby, me and my family like this place. However, if you enjoy night life, this wouldn't be the best place for you..

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,663,

#27 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Dennison Place

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,489,

#28 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Victorian Village

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Great place to live. Lots of places to explore. Awesome restaurants. Close to downtown, arena district, etc. so there is always something to do..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 3,813,

#29 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Short North Arts District

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.2 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says The Short North is a very cute, hip, artsy district in between campus and downtown. There are lots of local shops and places to eat. At night I would reccomend staying in a group and using caution in....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,587,

#30 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Arena District

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love this community one of the best and helpful community in small town marysville ohio. I am planning to meet more people during this my first summer in the neighborhood and create group for get....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,308,

#32 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Market Exchange District

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,389,

#36 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Brewery District

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,225,

#37 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Uptown District

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 1,004,

#39 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Iuka Ravine/Indianola Forest

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Read 16 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 3,824,

#42 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Merion Village

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Such a cute neighborhood with incredible neighbors! I feel safe walking anywhere in the neighborhood. There are also many cats. Move here..

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 5,415,

#43 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

North Campus

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

10 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.

Featured Review: Nearby Resident says This area has wonderful food for great prices. The area is culturally diverse with a mix of college students and ordinary people making for a warm and intellectual feel. Some partying does occur in....

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 7,078,

#44 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Holtzman-Main

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 3,326,

#45 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Olde Towne East

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

16 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I love the neighborhood because it has character and really feels like a neighborhood rather than just people living in the same area..

Read 16 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 5,713,

#47 Best Places to Live in Columbus Area.

Weinland Park

Neighborhood in Columbus, OH,

8 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It's in a prime location without the prices - for rentals at least. Friendly neighbors. Decent diversity. Walkable. Good neighborhood association..

Read 8 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 6,502,