The map shows where residents in Northwest and surrounding areas believe are the best places to live. Top areas are in dark green, with less-desired areas in red.
Desireability Index
High Values
Average Values
Low Values
The most desired areas tend to be in the north parts of the neighborhood, while more affordable homes are in the southeast regions.
Median house prices in Northwest, Columbus, OH are $310,587, meaning Northwest homes are less expensive than the US median of $393,134. We also analyzed a significant sample of neighborhoods with similar populations and found homes in Northwest cost less.
Comparing within Columbus, Northwest home prices are similar to the city's average of $294,185. 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 Northwest, Columbus, OH.
In regards to housing disparity, the quality of neighborhood within Northwest varies significantly.
Schools are a key consideration for many movers. Using SchoolGrade data, Schools in Northwest, Columbus, OH average a SchoolGrade of A with 62% actual proficiency vs 55% projected. Overall, schools in Northwest, Columbus, OH greatly exceed expectations.
Another important factor that contributes to the quality of life in any neighborhood is the availability and speed of internet services. A high-speed internet connection can significantly enhance day-to-day experiences, from working at home to streaming entertainment or even viewing interactive maps like these. For those interested in high speed internet in Northwest, a visit to ispreports.org provides a comprehensive look at available internet providers.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis
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Updated 2023 using the most recent data available (2021)