Have you always wanted to live in a great downtown loft? You can do that here. Green lawns and block parties more your style? You can do that, too. And if farm living is the life for you, you'll find it just a short drive from more densely populated areas.
Columbus is made up of a number of diverse communities, from eclectic neighborhoods and historical districts to exciting urban centers, family-friendly suburbs and charming country villages. No matter how you want to live, the region is sure to have a place that feels just like home.
Living here really does give you the best of both worlds-all the excitement of a growing big city, with all the friendliness and sense of belonging that comes with being part of a smaller community.
Diversity
People of all ethnicities and from all over the world call Columbus home. We’re a cultural crossroads where a diverse group of people live, work, play, worship and learn from each other, every day. Cited as one of the top ten cities for African-Americans in the US (#1 for African-American families), Columbus also has more than 16 different active religious affiliations, a Top 30 company for women (American Electric Power), and more than 100 international companies with significant operations.
Our cultural diversity can be seen every day in our neighborhoods, our workplaces, our local markets and our globally-inspired restaurants. At the end of the day, Columbus is a truly welcoming place to those who choose to make it their home.
Healthcare
With four nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare systems contributing $4 billion annually to the area's economy and employing more than 40,000 people, it's clear that, in the Columbus Region, medicine means business.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Columbus’s healthcare programs among the best in the country, and nearly all of our hospital systems and medical, research, and bioscience facilities receive regular national attention.