Moving to Columbus

Living in Columbus is the “The Best Kept Secret” and it provides families with the living in the city with a country flair.

Neighborhoods You’ve always wanted to live in a great downtown loft? You can do that here. Green lawns and block parties more your style? You can do that, too. And if farm living is the life for you, you’ll find it just a short drive from more densely populated areas.

The Columbus Region is made up of a number of diverse communities, from eclectic neighborhoods and historical districts to exciting urban centers, family-friendly suburbs and charming country villages. No matter how you want to live, the Region is sure to have a place that feels just like home.

Living here really does give you the best of both worlds—all the excitement of a growing big city, with all the friendliness and sense of belonging that comes with being part of a smaller community.

Housing When a region’s cost of living is relatively low, the ability to own a home is high, and that’s certainly the case in Columbus. Nearly 70% of all Columbus Region residents earning the median income can afford to buy here—an incredible number compared to Chicago’s 47% or New York’s 5.7%. Of course, just because you can afford to buy here doesn’t mean you have to. Every community offers a wide range of rental properties.

If you do decide to buy here, you can rest easy about your investment. Property values continue to appreciate steadily, without the extreme fluctuations seen in other big cities. With so many housing choices and such great property values, it’s easy to understand why Money Magazine has singled out a number of our communities as “Best Places to Live” in the U.S.

Diversity People of all ethnicities and from all over the world call Columbus home. We’re a cultural crossroads where a diverse group of people live, work, play, worship and learn from each other, every day Columbus also has more than 16 different active religious affiliations.

Our cultural diversity can be seen every day in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our local markets and our globally inspired restaurants. At the end of the day, the Columbus Region is a truly welcoming place to those who choose to make it their home, and we’re all the richer for it. **

Temporary Lodging Three brand new one bedroom suites to accommodate transient lodging are now available on-site at DSCC. More information about these suites is available on the lodging page.

**Chamber’s site: www.liveworkplaycolumbus.com