Population 42,636 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Far North
Household size in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.37 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Far North are small: just 2.33 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.3 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.2 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Far North is young: half of its residents are under 32.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Far North than nationally: 10.0%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Far North
Renters in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 55.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 63.4% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +20.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Far North rent: 63.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About three in ten owners (29.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 20.6 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Far North than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. That is in line with the rest of the Columbus area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1994 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2000 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Far North is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2000, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only one other Columbus neighborhood has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $987 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,067 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,175 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,578 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$591 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Far North costs $1,578 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Columbus area as a whole ($1,378). Rents are up $591 a month from 2006–10, a 60% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Far North
Bachelor's degrees in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.5% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 53.8% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Far North is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (53.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the south.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Far North: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Far North has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Columbus neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Far North
| Period | Far North | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in Far North is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Columbus area (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 1.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Far North compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Far North | 2.33 | 32.6 | 10.0% | 63.4% | 7.8% | 2000 | $1,578 | 53.8% | 96.1% | 5.0% |
| Northwest | 2.29 | 37.6 | 9.9% | 52.2% | 5.7% | 1986 | $1,543 | 56.8% | 96.4% | 3.1% |
| Northland | 2.55 | 35.3 | 15.3% | 53.4% | 7.6% | 1981 | $1,290 | 34.4% | 87.6% | 5.2% |
| Clintonville | 1.98 | 42.8 | 6.2% | 38.0% | 6.1% | 1951 | $1,330 | 65.7% | 98.0% | 3.6% |
| North Linden | 2.49 | 36.1 | 18.1% | 41.7% | 9.0% | 1955 | $1,193 | 23.4% | 84.8% | 6.8% |
| Northeast | 2.80 | 29.8 | 24.3% | 66.2% | 7.3% | 1984 | $1,151 | 21.0% | 80.9% | 7.0% |
| Olentangy River Road | 2.24 | 27.0 | 13.8% | 87.8% | 10.6% | 1966 | $1,104 | 55.3% | 89.0% | 5.3% |
| Dexter Falls | 2.17 | 35.1 | 12.2% | 53.7% | 2.4% | 1993 | $1,455 | 68.7% | 93.3% | 3.0% |
| Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord | 1.88 | 39.6 | 6.3% | 48.4% | 9.7% | 2009 | $1,709 | 52.9% | 98.1% | 2.0% |
| Argyle Park | 2.58 | 31.0 | 36.3% | 57.1% | 6.9% | 1977 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 78.8% | 15.9% |
| South Linden | 2.85 | 30.3 | 34.9% | 61.2% | 12.3% | 1956 | $1,117 | 11.3% | 82.4% | 16.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Far North. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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