Community Profile Columbus was founded in 1812 at the confluence of the Scioto and Olentangy rivers. In 1803, the year of Ohio’s statehood, the capital was moved from Chillicothe, located 45 miles to the south, to Zanesville, located 50 miles to the east, and back to Chillicothe. Created specifically to be the capital city, state officials finally selected a centralized location in Columbus in 1812 and the city officially became Ohio’s permanent capital in 1816. Within the past year, Columbus bypassed Indianapolis to move in rankings from the 15th to the 14th most populated city in the United States. Covering almost 225 square miles, the city is recognized nationwide for its historic neighborhoods, booming downtown arts and sporting district, open attitude, and notably affordable quality of life. The city’s economy is very diverse and the community prides itself on being at the forefront of education reform, fiscal responsibility, and public safety. Economic investments in the future of Columbus have created jobs and spurred major initiatives focused on improving neighborhoods, community health, and the environment. The Ohio State The National Road University Stadium, is completed, and Significant The Great Flood Battelle Columbus Columbus has the Feeder Canal highway projects caused the death Institute, and celebrated its now moved up Columbus was and First Union were underway in of hundreds of the Columbus bicentennial. The to the 14th founded at the Railroad station and around Ohioans and Municipal city grew from largest city in confluence of opened. These Columbus, resulted in Hanger 1,200 residents to the nation, and the Scioto & modes of including millions of dollars (CMH), now over 750,000 the second Olentangy rivers. transportation Interstates 70 and in property known as the during its first 200 biggest in the linked Columbus 71, and State damage. John Glenn years. Midwest. with trade markets Route 315. resulting in a boom Columbus in industry and International settlement. Airport, opened. Source: Columbus History Community Profile Key City Services At A Glance Development • Annual Avg Emergency & Non-Emergency Requests ...35,039 • Annual Avg Code Violation Notices ...20,541 Neighborhoods • Neighborhood Pride Centers ...5 • 311 Service Requests Received in 2016 ...341,481 Public Health • Licensed Food Facilities Compliant with Health Standards ...99% • Annual Avg Immunizations...30,320 Public Safety • Fire Stations ... 33 COLUMBUS • Annual Avg EMS & Fire Runs Dispatched ...167,589 • Police Substations ...16 GOVERNMENT • Annual Avg 911 Police Service Calls ...674,309 The city is a home-rule municipal Public Service corporation operating under the laws of • Annual Avg Curbside Recycling Collection Households ...201,222 Ohio. The City Charter, its constitution, can • Annual Avg Tons of Curbside Recycled Materials ...33,395 only be amended by a majority of the city’s • Annual Avg Weekly Trash Collection Households ...340,432 • Roadways Maintained ...6,348 Miles voters. • Annual Avg Repaired Potholes ...161,574 The city is administered by a Mayor, a Public Utilities seven-member City Council, the City Auditor • Wastewater Treatment Plants ...2 and the City Attorney. These officials are all • Water Treatment Plants ...3 elected for four-year terms on an at-large • City-Owned Sewer and Water Lines Maintained ...6,988 Miles basis. The Mayor and four Council • Gallons of Wastewater Treated in 2016 ...61 Billion • Gallons of Drinking Water Treated ...49.5 Billion members are elected in an odd numbered • Service Population ...1.2 Million Customers year. Three Council members, the City • City Power Customers ...Over 12,000 Auditor, and the City Attorney are elected in Recreation & Parks the following odd numbered year. The City • Park Sites ...353 Charter provides for appointments and • Acres Maintained (Including Reservoirs) ...14,397 elections of successors to these officials if • Swimming Pools & Spray Grounds ...12 they should, for any reason, vacate their • Golf Courses ...6 • Multi-Use Trails ...120 Miles office. All are chosen through a non- • Community Centers ...29 partisan process. • Athletic Complexes...5 The Recreation and Parks Director, the Health Commissioner, and the Civil Service Executive Director are appointed by, and report to, independent commissions. The City Treasurer and Clerk to the Council are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of, City Council. All other departments’ directors are appointed by, and serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. The my COLUMBUS free Mobile App allows access to numerous city services, a community events calendar, park and trail guides, and tips for a heathy lifestyle, among other resources. Community Profile COLUMBUS DEMOGRAPHICS The population of Columbus is diverse, young, and has a growth rate double the national average. The city’s population is well educated, with over 34 percent having earned a bachelor or advanced degree compared to the national average of 30 percent. City Observatory ranks Columbus 11th nationwide for increase in college educated young adults by percentage of population. Source: U.S. Census Bureau April 1, 2010 & July 1, 2016 Estimates, City Observatory Population Quick Facts Population Size …860,090 Population per Square Mile …3,831 Population Growth Rate COLUMBUS …9% Racial Demographics National Average …4.7% Median Income White 62% COLUMBUS …$45,659 National …$53,889 Median Age COLUMBUS …31.8 National …37.4 Asian 4% Population by Age Under 18 …23% 18 to 65 …68% Other 6% Over 65 …9% Black or African American 28% Sex Female …51.2% Male …48.8% Population FUN FACT! 5-Year Trend Columbus has never declined in population 860,090 860,090 850,106 Source: U.S. Census Bureau April 1, 2010 & July 1, 2016 835,957 Estimates Quickfacts 823,536 810,607 '12 '13 '14 '15 '16 Community Profile COLUMBUS HOUSING The City of Columbus’ housing market is booming with trendy and desirable neighborhoods, affordable housing options, and a thriving local economy. In Nationwide’s Health of Housing Markets 2017 Q2 report, the Columbus housing market was ranked 35th nationwide. Housing Quick Facts Housing Units …370,965 Persons per Household COLUMBUS …2.4 National Average …2.6 Ownership Rate COLUMBUS …45.4% National Average …63.9% Median Home Value COLUMBUS …$129,100 National …$178,600 Median Monthly Mortgage Columbus is known for its vibrant, unique COLUMBUS …$1,291 neighborhoods. Throughout the city, there are a National …$1,492 variety of living options with many neighborhoods Median Monthly Rent consisting of smaller communities within its borders. COLUMBUS …$833 Residents are able to live in areas that range from National …$928 historically preserved German Village, to the popular Short North, or newly developed downtown Source: U.S. Census Bureau April 1, 2010 & July 1, 2016 Estimates Quickfacts condominums. Community Profile COLUMBUS Downtown Notable Neighborhoods Arena District Population …804 Area Size …0.264 Square Miles Notable Capital Projects Household Income …$65,442 Creative Campus Roadway Improvements: Median Rent …$1,035 This project includes upgrades to roadway, Median Age …32.2 sidewalk, pedestrian safety, and aesthetic elements in the Columbus College of Art and Central Downtown Design area. Improvements, including brick Population …30,177 pavers, street lighting, bollards and trees, will be installed on Gay Street between Cleveland Avenue Area Size …6.406 Square Miles and Washington Avenue, and on Cleveland Household Income …$45,513 Avenue, Ninth Street, and Washington Avenue between Long Street and Broad Street. Median Rent …$587 Median Age …33.9 Nationwide Boulevard & Hocking Street: This final piece of the Arena District roadway Discovery District improvements will complete a multi-year project Population …1,438 started more than ten years ago. The project included street reconstruction, drainage, traffic Area Size …0.444 Square Miles control, street lighting, and landscape improvements. Household Income …$50,492 Median Rent …$632 111 N. Front: The eight-story 196,000 square foot office building will house various city departments Median Age …40.2 and is scheduled for completion in December Uptown District 2017. The building will be named the Michael B. Coleman Governmental Center in honor of the Population …770 former Columbus Mayor. The project also Area Size …0.233 Square Miles includes an adjacent parking garage with over 700 spaces. Household Income …$56,695 Median Rent …$607 Fire Station #2: The busiest fire station in Columbus, located at 150 East Fulton Street, was Median Age …40.4 demolished to make way for a new station. The facility once housed both Fire Stations #2 and #3 Source: City-Data.com for many years. Fire Station #3 was relocated to Greenlawn Avenue and construction of a new Fire Station #2 at the Fulton Street location was completed in 2017. The reconstruction of this station provides additional medic personnel. Community Profile COLUMBUS North-Side Notable Neighborhoods Clintonville Population …35,938 Area Size …5.423 Square Miles Household Income …$78,422 Median Rent …$747 Median Age …41.2 Harrison West Population …4,714 Area Size …0.443 Square Miles Notable Capital Projects Household Income …$70,049 Median Rent …$923 Cannon Drive Relocation: Relocation of the existing Cannon Drive between John H Herrick Median Age …30.9 Drive and King Avenue. Relocating Cannon Drive will open up approximately 12 acres of Italian Village developable land on the Ohio State University Population …3,922 Campus. Area Size …0.464 Square Miles Short