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Northwest, Columbus, OH

Population: 79,502

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Key findings

Northwest has a Livability Score of 89_/100, which is considered exceptional
Northwest crime rates are 36% lower than the Columbus average
Cost of living in Northwest is 6% higher than the Columbus average
Northwest real estate prices are 34% higher than the Columbus average
Rental prices in Northwest are 1% lower than the Columbus average

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67%Family friendly 100%Public transit is accessible 100%Walkable to grocery stores 33%Yards are well-kept 33%Lots of parks 33%Walkable to restaurants 67%Friendly neighbors 67%Safe at night 33%Pet friendly 33%Streets have sidewalks 100%A quiet area 67%Sense of community

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Northwest Demographics

Population79,502 Median Age37.1 Have Kids (under 18)47%

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Top Rated Schools in Northwest

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Bluffsview Elementary School	KG - 6	487	84%
Worthington Hills Elementary School	KG - 6	519	80%
Granby Elementary School	PK - 6	454	77%
Mccord Middle School	7 - 8	523	75%
Worthington Kilbourne High School	9 - 12	1,263	72%
Daniel Wright Elementary School	PK - 5	725	67%
Winterset Elementary School	PK - 5	295	67%
Brookside Elementary School	KG - 6	327	67%

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Experience Upper Arlington

Attractions8/10

Community10/10

Nightlife6/10

Dining6/10

Shopping9/10

I lived in northwest Columbus, Ohio for 2 years in my early twenties. More specifically Upper Arlington, which is just a stone's throw away from The Ohio State University. There are a few different neighborhoods in the northwest region of Columbus, and in my opinion Upper Arlington is the best. It is the perfect blend of an affluent, suburban neighborhood and the electricity of a thriving entertainment district. It lies in the northwest area of Columbus but it's in the heart of the city. UA is a great place to raise a family but also a great place for young singles.

Overall UA is a very safe place to live. It's considered affluent and I personally never experienced any semblance of crime, nor did I ever feel unsafe. You can routinely find quiet tree lined streets with large homes even though you're right across from the hustle and bustle of High Street, Lane Avenue, and The Ohio State campus. The most popular shopping center is The Shops On Lane Avenue, which is host to a plethora of shopping options and restaurants. The layout and atmosphere is inviting, family friendly, and clean. It's an outdoor shopping area with an excellent vibe as you walk past the shops.

UA might be most popular across Ohio for it's high school, Upper Arlington High School. UAHS has won a record 41 state championships in various team sports and received several national awards for excellence in learning. Jack Nicklaus is an alum and the school bears his nickname "The Golden Bears." If you're relocating to UA, remember that it sits directly next door to OSU and there is a heavy Buckeye influence on everything in the area.

My overall rating is a 10 because when you combine everything a neighborhood is supposed to be, you won't find any better than Upper Arlington. The only reason some categories don't get a 10 is because those areas of interest are abundant on OSU campus, which isn't technically considered part of Upper Arlington. However, campus is barely one mile away.

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Source: The Northwest, Columbus, OH data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).