Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (26) A+
Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Heirloom Cafe
Coffee Shop
Buckeye Donuts
Coffee Shop
Bubbles Tea & Juice Company
Coffee Shop
The Campus Grind - McPherson
Coffee Shop
Terra Byte Cafe
Coffee Shop
Crane Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Cielo Cafe
Coffee Shop
Connecting Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Berry Cafe
Coffee Shop
ROHR Cafe
Coffee Shop
Oxley's by the Numbers Café
Coffee Shop
The Campus Grind - Drinko
Coffee Shop
Oxleys To Go
Coffee Shop
KSA cafe
Coffee Shop
Kafe Kerouac
Coffee Shop
Courtside Cafe and Juice
Coffee Shop
Coffee Underground
Coffee Shop
Hang Over Easy
Coffee Shop
Brenen’s Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Caffeine Element
Coffee Shop
Emmett’s at Open Air
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
Wexner Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Mershon Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
Museum
Bullwinkles
Nightclub
Orton Hall Museum
Museum
Newport
Theatre Arts
Browning Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Saint John Arena
Stadium
Gateway Film Center
Cinema
The Summit Music Hall
Theatre Arts
Cooper Arena
Stadium
Brown Arena
Stadium
Nicklaus Museum
Museum
Taft Coliseum
Stadium
Cox Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lovebirds
Theatre Arts
Short North Stage
Theatre Arts
Historic Crew Stadium
Stadium
Mike Hagely Field
Stadium
Ohio History Center
Museum
Ohio Village
Attraction
Ohio History Connection
Attraction
Sarah Gormley Gallery
Theatre Arts
Lindsay Gallery
Theatre Arts
Axis Nightclub
Nightclub
Food and Drink (72) A+
Playa Bowls
Fast Food
Qdoba
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Pera
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sbarro
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Poke Bros.
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
PJ's Grill
Fast Food
Out-R-Inn
Bar
Sicilia's Pizza
Fast Food
United Dairy Farmers
Sweets
White Castle
Fast Food
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dave's Cosmic Subs
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Formaggio Pizza
Bar
Midway On High
Bar
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
The Little Donut Shop
Fast Food
Fitness (4) A+
OSU Hillel
Community Centre
Ohio Union
Community Centre
North Recreation Center
Gym
Tuttle Park Community Center
Community Centre
Fitness Resources
Gym
Stonewall Columbus
Community Centre
CrossFit Grandview
Gym
Yoga on High
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
LIT Life + Yoga
Gym
CrossFit Grandview
Gym
Rogue Fitness
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Jeffrey Park Community Room
Community Centre
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Linden Community Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Arena District Fitness
Gym
CycleBar
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Modo Yoga
Gym
Shape Fitness Grant Ave
Gym
Core Fitness Studio
Gym
Upper Arlington Senior Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Soussy Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Mediterranean Foods Imports
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Lucky's Market
Grocery Store
Giant Eagle
Grocery Store
Auddino’s Italian Bakery
Bakery
Crestview Market
Grocery Store
Market District - Grandview Yard
Grocery Store
Pattycake Bakery
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
The Butcherr and Grocer
Butcher
Penny's Meats
Butcher
Black Radish Creamery
Cheese
Omega Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Brezel
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Basic Biscuits, Kindness, and Coffee
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Cheryl's
Bakery
Weiland's Gourmet Market
Grocery Store
Cook's IGA
Grocery Store
The Hills Market Downtown
Grocery Store
Dan the Baker
Bakery
Sav-U-Mor Food Store
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Hansford Quadrangle
Park
College Green
Park
The Oval
Park
Taylor Green
Park
Gateway Green
Park
South Oval
Park
Drackett Green
Park
Garden of Constants
Park
Remembrance Park
Park
Jesse Owens Plaza
Park
Iuka Park
Park
Buckeye Grove
Park
Chlois G Ingram Spirit of Women Park
Park
Indianola Park
Park
Indianola Middle School Park
Park
Tuttle Park
Park
Phyllis A Jones Legacy Park
Park
Maynard and Summit Park
Park
Ernest W Johnson Park
Park
Chadwick Arboretum Lane Ave. Gardens
Park
5th Street Bird Sanctuary
Park
The Villa Park
Park
Heritage Park
Park
Chadwick Arboretum Learning Gardens
Park
Central Park
Park
Shops (33) A+
Target
Department Store
Buckeye Corner
Clothing
Ohio Stater Mall
Mall
Urban Outfitters
Clothing
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
Mid High Market
Clothing
Scott C-Store
Convenience Store
Teck's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Savage Tan
Beauty
The Little Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Studio Posh
Hairdresser
Waterbeds N Stuff
Discount Store
City Cut
Hairdresser
United Dairy Farmers
Convenience Store
GOCO Food Mart
Convenience Store
Pitaya
Clothing
Abercrombie & Fitch
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
College of Optometry Services
Optician
Barnes & Noble
Books
College Traditions
Gift Shop
Verizon
Electronics
Marketplace C-Store
Convenience Store
Marathon
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Upper Arlington (A+)

2. West Columbus Interim (A+)

3. Olentangy River Road (A+)

4. Milo Grogan (A-)

5. North Linden (B+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in University.
Public Transit Stops (97)
Stops & Stations A+
Stillman Hall
Bus Stop
N High St & E 18th Ave
Bus Stop
Arps Hall
Bus Stop
N High St & E 15th Ave
Bus Stop
N High St & W Woodruff Ave
Bus Stop
N High St & E 15th Ave
Bus Stop
Blackburn House
Bus Stop
Fontana Lab
Bus Stop
N High St & W Lane St
Bus Stop
Ohio Union (Northbound)
Bus Stop
University Hall
Bus Stop
N High St & E 13th Ave
Bus Stop
Ohio Union (Southbound)
Bus Stop
Taylor Tower
Bus Stop
N High St & E 13th Ave
Bus Stop
W Lane Ave & N High St
Bus Stop
N High St & E Lane Ave
Bus Stop
Ohio State University Greyhound Stop
Bus Stop
W 12th Ave & N High St
Bus Stop
FlixBus Columbus (Ohio State University)
Bus Stop
Mason Hall
Bus Stop
Archer House
Bus Stop
Hale Hall
Bus Stop
Knowlton Hall
Bus Stop
W Lane Ave & Neil Ave
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
6.6% B
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. North Linden (A+)

2. Greater Hilltop (A+)

3. Victorican Village (A+)

4. Downtown (A+)

5. South Alum Creek (A+)

cost of living A+

The cost of living in University is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Ohio.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. South Alum Creek (A+)

2. Westland (A+)

3. Brice-Tussing (A+)

4. Southeast (A+)

5. Northland (A+)

crime F

University crime rates are 5,512 per 100k, which is 165% higher than Ohio
Property Crime
4,881 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
630 crimes per 100k F
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Bexley (A-)

2. Brewery (A-)

3. Clintonville (A-)

4. Downtown (A-)

5. Harrison West (A-)

employment F

The median income in University is $28,806 - which is 43% lower than Ohio.
Med. Household Income
$28,806 F
Unemployment Rate
5.3% F
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Worthington (A+)

3. Rocky-Fork Blacklick Accord (A+)

4. Brewery (A+)

5. Italian Village (A+)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (12)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Planned Parenthood - North Columbus
Clinic
Urgent Care 24/7
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Wilce Student Health Center
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ohio State Dental Clinics
Dentist
Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
Hospital
Moody Hall Neighborhood Policing Center
Police
Columbus Fire Station 7
Fire Station
Employee Health Services
Clinic
Kroger Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AHF Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Clinton Township Police Target Substation
Police
Columbus Fire Station 13
Fire Station
Select Specialty Hospital
Hospital
Morehouse Medical Plaza
Clinic
Giant Eagle Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Ohio State University Police Division
Police
Med Columbus
Doctor
Olentangy Medical Center
Doctor
Stefanie Spielman Comprehensive Breast Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Brewery (A+)

2. Downtown (A+)

3. Harrison West (A+)

4. Italian Village (A+)

5. Southside (A+)

housing B+

University home prices are $77,338 - which is 41% lower than Ohio
Home Price
$77,338 F
Home Appreciation Rate
N/A C
Home Affordability
2.7x (home price to income ratio) A
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. Southwest (A+)

4. Bexley (A+)

5. Franklinton (A+)

schools C

The University graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Ohio
School Test Scores
36% F
High School Grad. Rates
92% A
Elementary Schools (4) A
Graham Elementary And Middle School
Graham Primary School
Tree Of Life-Indianola Branch
Hubbard Mastery School
Weinland Park Elementary School
Arts Impact Middle School (Aims)
Calumet Christian School
Metro Early College High School
Montessori Children'S House
St Joseph Montessori School
Indianola Informal K-8 School
Columbus Performance Academy
Hamilton Stem Academy (K-6)
Inspire Charter School - Elementary
Harambee Christian School
G. Tyree Learning School
Como Elementary School
Windsor Stem Academy (K-6)
Stevenson Elementary
Clinton Elementary School
Immaculate Conception School
North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Huy/A.G. Bell Elementary School
Achievepoint Career Academy - Columbus
Cranbrook Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Early College Academy
Metro Early College High School
Youthbuild Columbus Community
Columbus Alternative High School
Linden-Mckinley Stem Academy
Fort Hayes Career Center
Fort Hayes Arts And Academic Hs
Grandview Heights High School
Great River Connections Academy
Upper Arlington High School
Tree Of Life Christian Schools
Graham School The
Cristo Rey Columbus High School
Flex High School
The Academy For Urban Scholars
Central High School
Westwood Preparatory Academy
Franklinton Preparatory Academy
Bishop Watterson High School
Columbus Downtown High School
Road To Success Academy
East High School
The Wellington School
Whetstone High School
Charles School At Ohio Dominican University
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Clintonville (A+)

2. Harrison West (A+)

3. McKinley Avenue Corridor (A+)

4. Northwest (A)

5. Weinland Park (A)

ratings F

University has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes F
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Worthington (A+)

2. Northwest (A+)

3. Southside (A+)

4. Westland (A+)

5. Downtown (A+)

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  • University has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • University crime rates are 40% higher than the Columbus average
  • Cost of living in University is 11% lower than the Columbus average

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in University? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Hansford Quadrangle
      College Green
      The Oval
      Taylor Green
      Gateway Green
      South Oval
      Drackett Green
      Garden of Constants

      Entertainment

      Wexner Center for the Arts
      Mershon Auditorium
      Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum
      Bullwinkles
      Orton Hall Museum
      Newport
      Browning Amphitheatre
      Saint John Arena

      Food & Drink

      Playa Bowls
      Qdoba
      Chick-fil-A
      Pera
      McDonald's
      Sbarro
      Wendy's
      Poke Bros.

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in University? Of all people who commute, 6.6% take public transportation in University.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      31% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      7%

      5% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      25%

      23% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in University? The cost of living in University is 83/100 - which is 9% lower than Ohio.
      University
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Columbus
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in University? University crime rates are 5,512, which are 165% higher than Ohio
      Total Crime
      5,512 per 100k people

      137% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 19

      137% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      3%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in University? The median income in University is $28,806 which is 43% lower than Ohio.
      Median household income
      $28,80648% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,76247% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is University a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Nationwide Children's Hospital
      Riverside Methodist Hospital
      Grant Medical Center
      OSU Medical Center CarePoint East
      Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University
      University Hospital East
      Select Specialty Hospital
      Mount Carmel East Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Kroger Drive-Thru Pharmacy
      Meijer Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Student Life Student Health Services Pharmacy
      Kroger Pharmacy

      Doctors

      Reilly Chiropratice
      Leubbe Hearing Services
      The Little Clinic
      OhioHealth Urgent Care
      Olentangy Medical Center
      The Little Clinic
      Med Columbus
      Downtown Dermatology LLC

      B+ Housing

      What are University home prices? University home prices are $77,338 - which is 41% lower than Ohio
      Median home value
      $77,33858% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8609% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      13%

      80% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does University have good schools? The University graduation rate is 92% - which is 8% higher than Ohio
      High school grad. rates
      92%

      11% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      F User Ratings

      Is University a good place to live? University has an overall rating of 40% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      40%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      1 total surveys

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