There's never a doubt that you're in New Albany once you start to see the white picket fences lining the roads. Although IT lies just 20 minutes East of Columbus, the suburb feels like a world away.
The community was perfectly planned and executed, creating a charming old-fashioned atmosphere but with all the modern comforts you need.
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New Albany is home to just under 8,000 residents, making it one of the smaller Columbus suburbs. The area is largely populated with families; at the time of the 2010 census, 80.6 percent of households were made up of married couples living together, and 58.9 percent of households had children younger than 18 living with them.
The median age of New Albany residents is about 37.9 years old, and roughly 36 percent of the residents are children under the age of 18, according to 2010 census. The data also showed that New Albany has a nearly even split between men and women -- the gender makeup of the city was 49.6 percent male and 50.4 percent female.
New Albany is primarily a Caucasian city. AreaVibes.com breaks down the city's diversity as follows: 83 percent of residents are Caucasian, 3.16 percent are African-American, 3.89 percent are Asian, and the remaining 9.75 percent identify as mixed race or "other."
Among the Columbus suburbs, New Albany sits near the top of the list when it comes to the cost of living. AreaVibes lists the median home price in the area at $463,200, and the average rent cost per month at $1,778, compared to the state average of $133,700 and $710, respectively.
The city is also one of the best educated in the Columbus metropolitan area. According to City-Data.com, 100 percent of New Albany residents have attained a high school degree or higher, 81.4 percent have attained a bachelor's degree or higher, and 43.3 percent have attained a graduate or professional degree.
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New Albany was founded in 1837 by Nobel Landon and William Yantis. The two men split the land into lots and sold them to new settlers moving into the area. The city was incorporated in 1856 with a population of 50, and it quickly grew.
At the heart of New Albany is thoughtful, innovative planning and an attention to detail that cannot be rivaled by any other Columbus suburb in the area. As a result, New Albany has become known as a vibrant community that is committed to education, wellness, culture, and leisure. The goal of the city's officials, and really of every resident, is to inspire and enrich the families and business who call New Albany home.
If there's one thing New Albany residents are passionate, it's health and wellness. You can see residents jogging along the bike path and riding their bicycles at nearly every hour of the day. And there's no shortage of fitness facilities in the area, offering everything from yoga, to ballet barre, to Lagree Fitness, boxing and everything in between. The city recently opened the Philip Heit Center for Healthy New Albany, a state-of-the-art health center whose services include sports medicine, physical therapy, orthopedics and more.
The city's residents are also big supporters of the annual Pelotonia cycling fundraiser in support of cancer research. Drive through New Albany during the summer and you'll see green arrows and bikers training on every corner. For those who prefer to keep both feet on the ground, there is the New Albany Walking Club, which hosts an annual Walking Classic.
Healthy New Albany, a nonprofit organization led by community volunteers, coordinates a near year-round farmers market in addition to a community garden and other community programs.
Business Insider Magazine named New Albany the No. 1 suburb in America in 2016. No city claims the top spot on their list without having the amenities and comforts to back it up.
One of the thing's New Albany is known for is its excellent school system. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade attend classes on the city's 200-acre learning campus, and each of the schools on the campus has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education.
New Albany is also one of the safest suburbs in the Columbus area. The most recent data from NeighborhoodScout.com show just three reported violent crimes for the area, all of which are classified as assault. The city does see some property crime, with about 115 reports total on Neighborhood Scout.
When it comes to amenities, New Albany has it all: 600 acres of parks and green space, a 27-hole championship golf course and country club, an arts center, shopping and community events, in addition to the many fitness clubs available.
Residents celebrate together for the annual Fourth of July and Founder's Day parades, and dine together during the Taste of New Albany event. There's always plenty to do and places to go in this idyllic suburb.
At the center of New Albany is Market Square. In fact, the 30 miles of walking trails connect New Albany's neighborhoods to this "downtown" destination, further solidifying it as the heart of the city.
Market Square is where you'll find some of the area's best restaurants, like the local-food-sourced Ella and the latest Cameron Mitchell dining experience, Hudson 29. For the casual diner, there's also Mellow Mushroom, a craft pizza joint with a little something for everyone.
There's also the obligatory Starbucks cafe to satisfy your caffeine addiction and give you a cozy place to meet up with friends or do a little work. Market Square is also the home of New Albany's branch of the Columbus Metropolitan Library, the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts, historic business district, city government offices and several of the community's parks.
New Albany has invested millions of dollars developing its downtown center over the years, and it isn't finished yet. There's talk of future developments such as an outdoor amphitheater and additional homes near the area.
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