Located just northwest of Columbus, Ohio, Upper Arlington is home to around 33,000 residents, according to the 2010 U.S. Census Report. The well-established, upper-middle-class suburb is best known for its historic Old Arlington district, as home of The Ohio State University teaching farm, its easy access to downtown Columbus and The Ohio State University main campus and for its excellent school system. Upper Arlington real estate ranges from large historic, early 20th century homes to new construction. Most of the housing in Upper Arlington consists of single family dwellings. Several notable people have called Upper Arlington home over the years, including golfer Jack Nicklaus, actress Beverly D'Angelo and former Ohio State football coaches Woody Hayes and Jim Tressel.
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While Upper Arlington is primarily residential, the suburb is within an easy commute of jobs in downtown Columbus and the main campus of The Ohio State University. There are a few retailers and restaurants in Upper Arlington. The City of Upper Arlington and the Upper Arlington School District also provide a number of jobs. In Columbus, some of the top employers in Columbus include American Electric Power, Battelle Memorial Institute, Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, Cardinal Health Systems and Big Lots.
The community of Upper Arlington, named for being north of the Arlington area of Columbus (now Marble Cliff), offers a diverse selection of housing though the majority of properties are single family dwellings. Incorporated as a village in 1917, Upper Arlington began as a planned community, but remained largely unfinished during the Great Depression. The post World War II era saw a resurgence of building and the population escalated from just 5,000 residents in 1940 to more than 28,000 in 1960. Most of the homes in the city date from this period. The exception is the core of homes from the early 1900s that form the venerable Arlington Historic District. The median home value in Upper Arlington is $363,800. However, that figures masks the diversity of properties in the area. Upper Arlington is home to a number of in the low $200,000s as well as homes priced at more than $1 million.
One of the best things about living in Upper Arlington is the vast number of nearby parks and green spaces for a city its size. The City of Upper Arlington owns and maintains 23 city parks, covering more than 180 acres. Facilities include miles of hiking and biking trails, tennis courts and athletic fields. The city also operates three community swimming pools. Wyandot Park contains a memorial and grave site for Bill Moose, who died in 1937. He is believed to be the last remaining member of the Wyandot tribe that once inhabited the area. In addition, Wyandot Lake and the Columbus Zoo are located just a few miles north of the city in Dublin, Ohio.
For healthy eating, Upper Arlington offers a seasonal farmers' market, open weekly from mid-May to mid-September. There is also an organic food co-op and several vegetarian and vegan restaurants on The Ohio State University campus .
Upper Arlington is a primarily a residential area. However, that doesn't mean that there's nothing to see and do within the city limits. The area offers a number of independent retailers, including art galleries, upscale antique stores and bookstores. The city is also home to a number of annual events, including the second largest Fourth of July fireworks display in the State of Ohio, a Winterfest and a summer "Taste of UA" festival. Of course, Upper Arlington is just a short drive away from Ohio State football, major and minor league sports, museums, professional theater and shopping in Columbus.
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It's easy to get around the City of Upper Arlington, given its relatively compact size. The city sits directly on SR 33, which connects Upper Arlington to Dublin to the north and downtown Columbus to the south. The Columbus Outerbelt (I-270) is just a few miles to the west. The Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) provides public bus transportation between Upper Arlington and downtown Columbus and other points throughout central Ohio. For trips outside of the region, the 2,185-acre Port Columbus International Airport is less than a half-hour away by car and offers more than 140 daily non-stop flights to cities throughout the United States and Canada. For general aviation, The Ohio State University Airport is located just five minutes north of Upper Arlington.
The Upper Arlington Library system features three branches around the city. Upper Arlington Library card holders can also access books from 14 libraries from all over the region and have them delivered right to the local branch via the Central Ohio Library Consortium.
Upper Arlington residents also have easy access to quality health care. Riverside Methodist Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, ranked among the top hospitals in the Midwest, are just a short drive away.
Upper Arlington school-age children attend Upper Arlington City Schools. The district, which has an enrollment of around 4,250 students, includes five elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school. The city is also home to several private schools, including St. Andrews School and The Wellington School. For higher education, The Ohio State University is just a short drive away. In addition, central Ohio is home to Ohio Wesleyan University, Capital University and Ohio Dominican University.
