The State of Ohio offers a great deal of opportunities to Ohio residents, from the educational and employment opportunities within the heart of Columbus to smaller areas such as Dublin.
When seeking a home in Ohio, these Ohio cities feature ideal homes, no matter your family size. Whether you are a college student, a couple that enjoys outdoors activities, families with children, a huge sports fan or you want to live in the city offering the best nightlife, these Ohio cities will instantly feel like home.
1. Best City if You’re a Big Sports Fan - Columbus
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Feel right at home in Columbus as you cheer on Ohio State University sports teams. Football coach Urban Meyer undoubtedly has plans to take his next team to the championship playoffs.
Ohio State men’s and women’s basketball teams, as well as other OSU sports teams also garner huge local support from Columbus residents.
The Columbus Crew SC gives soccer fans the opportunity to feel the home-team spirit while cheering The Crew SC on every season. According to MAPFRE Stadium, Columbus “was presented with the first Major League Soccer (MLS) club, becoming the first of the original ten (10) clubs.”
The Columbus Blue Jackets draws crowds of NHL fans while the Columbus Clippers draw baseball fans to Huntington Park. The sports bars in and around Columbus provides sports fans the perfect opportunity to cheer on their favorite team while enjoying a great food and their favorite brew.
Columbus also facilitates several annual marathon events that draw huge crowds. From high school, college-level or professional sports teams, the sports fan will feel right at home in Columbus Ohio whether planning to buy a smaller home or a large home for a growing family. Current market trends indicate a recent drop in the price of a home in Columbus, making Columbus even more attractive.
2. Best City if You’re an Intellectual - Columbus
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Many Ohio cities appreciate the intellectual-types living in their communities. However, according to Industry Week, when the Intelligent Community Forum (ICF) revealed its 2013 Top 7 Intelligent Communities of the Year, “Only one U.S city made that list -- Columbus, Ohio.”
The ICF named Columbus to the list partly due to the city’s increase in employment opportunities. The ICF pointed out that Columbus added 42,500 jobs since 2010.
Columbus also boasts several universities and colleges that give residents outstanding educational opportunities.
Local museums such as the Columbus Art Museum, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the COSI Children’s Museum and at least one library in every neighborhood in Columbus provides ideal opportunities for the intellectual to feel right at home.
Intellectuals searching for a city to live in where they will feel right at home will appreciate the median housing value at $128,900.
3. Best City if You Crave Outdoor Activities - Oxford
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Oxford is home to a plethora of outdoor activity opportunities that will make every outdoors enthusiast, from the fitness novice to the expert feel right at home.
Featuring activities for kids even allows children in Oxford to get outdoors and get moving, learning the benefits of proper fitness as part of a healthy lifestyle early-on.
Miles of hiking trails provide ideal walking and hiking opportunities for singles, couples and families throughout the Oxford area. The Oxford City Guide provides details of activities such as family walking tours. Families can also enjoy activities at local parks, family-friendly swimming, ice skating and other outdoor activities.
For individuals and couples of all ages, Oxford provides outstanding opportunities to stay fit in addition to the hiking trails. Join in the fun of bike path activities, fishing or the community park outdoor fun. The multi-use recreational trail currently in the planning offers additional recreational opportunities, as does the Oxford Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure.
Probably the best attraction drawing residents that crave outdoor activities to Oxford is Hueston Woods State Park. Offering opportunities for camping, boating, swimming, hiking and just enjoying the natural beauty, Hueston Woods also features outstanding golfing, geocaching and fossil hunting opportunities.
The median list price of a home in Oxford dropped by 1 percent from December 2015 to January 2016. The U.S. Census Bureau list the 2014 population of Oxford at 21,782, ideal for families of all sizes who crave the outdoors.
4. Best City if You Love the Nightlife - Cleveland
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While the first few nightclubs listed on the ClubZone listing of the “Hottest clubs in Ohio” are actually located in other areas, Cleveland still ranks as the best city to feel at home in if you love nightlife. Cleveland is home to the renowned Dream Nightclub, which ClubZone lists as “one of the largest nightclubs in the Midwest USA” The Dream Nightclub features top names in all genres of music. Voted number 1 on the Cleveland Hot List “Dance Club - Best of 2015,” Barley House won among the more than 92,000 votes cast.
Cleveland also features nightlife venues that likely appeal to your favorite style of night-time entertainment, whether you love the vibe of jazz and blues, sports bars, the local neighborhood bar or club, live music or trendy, upscale clubs.
The median home list price in Cleveland is $87,900.
5. Best City if You’re Raising a Family - Dublin
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Dublin, where the median list price of a home is $414,900, ranked number 1 in the State of Ohio for “Best City for Families.” Featuring a school system where three of the public high schools rank as “excellent” by the State of Ohio,
Dublin also received very high marks in other Wallet Hub categories. Dublin ranked number 1 in the state in the “Education, Safety & Health” category, number 3 in “Affordability,” and number 3 in “Highest Median Family Income.” Dublin also ranked number 4 in “Lowest Divorce Rate” in Ohio and 5 in the “Most Families with Kids” category, making the city the ideal location for families with children.
