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Columbus, OH
How Happy Are Columbus's Homeowners?
In the first-of-its-kind survey, homeowners from across the nation weighed in to tell HomeAdvisor how their overall happiness is influenced by where they live. We carefully analyzed their responses to assign a Happy Home Score to 50 U.S. states and 36 major metropolitan areas. The result is the most comprehensive look ever taken into where America's homeowners are happiest and why.
Here's a look at Columbus's Happy Home Score.
7.7 out of 10 say: "It's the best place to live"
66%
"My home makes me proud"
53%
"My home is my favorite place to be"
66%
"I plan to stay in my community for the next 5 years"
What Makes Columbus's Homeowners Happy?
Our research shows that homeowner happiness boils down to a combination of three important factors:1. Dwelling
Affordable, well-functioning homes offering enjoyable accommodations
42 years
average home age
77%
have renovated their homes
69%
are happy with their home's size and layout
54%
say they have adequate storage
$134,500
Average Home Price (U.S. Census)
70%
"The cost of living is reasonable"
2. Community
A sense of diversity, safety and a strong neighborhood network
Diversity
40%
"I feel that my community is racially diverse"
50%
"I feel that my community is religiously diverse"
Safety
68%
"I live in a community that makes me feel safe"
62%
"My community offers good fire, police and medical services"
Neighborhood
62%
"I have neighbors I
enjoy"
71%
"I trust my neighbors"
2,021,632
Population (U.S. Census)
3. Accessibility
Practical commutes and access to important attractions and services
Commuting and travel times
57%
live and work in close proximity
69%
have a reasonable commute
83%
have easy access to highways
Access to Attractions and Services
87%
live within one hour of a major metro area
75%
have access to shopping that meets their needs
47%
live close to body of water
40 Minutes
Average travel time to work
Want to know more? See Our Methodology.
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