Columbus, OH: The Best and Worst Places to Live

[@samanthaleshikar9025]

More on the gravity project please :)

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

Be my pleasure!! Is there anything specifically you want me to focus on, or just the overview?

[@andy_hay]

Overview is good

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

@@andy_hay Sounds good! Once I make the video, I will reach out to you guys and gals - does that sound good?

[@JaeJermaine]

The good.. Hilliard, Dublin, Worthington, Westerville, Reynoldsburg, etc. the bad.. some parts of west Columbus, east Columbus, north Columbus, Hilltop, stay away from Demorest, The bottoms.. I lived in the capital city for 17 years and would never move back.

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

What specifically about cap city do you dislike?

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

Also - i think Reynoldsburg is a pretty hidden gem (there is so much development happening there its pretty nuts : )

[@DGTelevsionNetwork]

Linden is bad only because of right wing extremist housing codes that lasted up until the early 2000s. Some home deeds in 43214 and 43229 still have the "no undesirables" designation. That's why north and south linden look absolutely different despite both being in prime locations.

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

You’re absolutely right-Linden’s struggles go way back to those discriminatory housing codes, and even though they’re no longer enforceable, the impact is still felt today. The division between North and South Linden is a prime example of how those policies created lasting disparities. North Linden, especially along Cleveland Avenue, has started to see some new investment, like the Linden Community Center and redevelopment efforts near the transit corridors. But South Linden is still dealing with higher poverty rates and a lack of resources, despite being just a short drive from downtown and the airport. It’s wild how much potential the whole area has, especially with its location, but the history of redlining and exclusionary practices still casts a long shadow.

[@anthonykajfasz2524]

I disagree with alot of this. Define safe or best? I’ve lived in Columbus for over ten years in every neighborhood. You can live in the short north/italian village area and to me it’s equally unsafe as hilltop. Sure Hilltop has sketchy area with crackheads/hookers. However short north/ Italian village your car will be broken into everyday, as well as the every other weekend homicide. You can’t argue it’s safe when there have been so many shootings there recently. Or argue that the cutesy artsy area is a plus when that is where many shootings occur. I also personally would rather live in the hilltop than Franklinton, much less random sketchy traffic and hilltop has more neighborhood feel. Also hilltop and franklinton are extremely close to downtown and short north, which you fail to mention as a positive. I just find this somewhat biased and from a macro view.

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

Thanks for your comment-it’s clear you know Columbus inside and out, and I really appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective. I get what you’re saying about words like “safe” or “best” being subjective. What feels safe or ideal to one person might look completely different to someone else, depending on their priorities or experiences. You’re absolutely right about areas like Short North and Italian Village. While they’re often highlighted for their artsy vibe and attractions, there’s no denying the issues with car break-ins or even more serious crimes. It’s fair to say that the challenges there can sometimes outweigh the perks for people who live in the area. I also love the point you made about Hilltop and Franklinton. Hilltop’s neighborhood feel and proximity to downtown are things that don’t always get the attention they deserve. It’s a good reminder that every area has its pros and cons, and at the end of the day, it really comes down to what matters most to the individual. I hear your feedback about the perspective coming across as biased or incomplete. You’re right-every neighborhood has layers to it, and it’s important to acknowledge both the positives and the challenges. Thanks again for calling that out-it’s a perspective that definitely needs to be included in the conversation.

[@DGTelevsionNetwork]

@@ColumbusRealEstateGuy Yeah I would have not mentioned the Short North at all. Might be fun to have a night out at but living there is a nightmare. Most of the coke problems have historically have been and according to Franklin county still are coming from basements in the short north and the west side, mainly the hilltop. Columbus PD body cam, aka Officer Ben here on KZbin actually does also explain some of the drug and crime hot spots. I personally in terms of rankings would put the hilltop as the number 1 worst place to live though, there is barely any investment there anyways. Hell, Franklinton has the literally most expensive place to rent in all of central Ohio!

[@ColumbusRealEstateGuy]

@@DGTelevsionNetwork You make a really good point-living in the Short North is definitely not the same as just visiting for a night out. Sure, it’s artsy and fun, but the constant issues with break-ins and drug stuff, like you mentioned, kind of ruin it. Hilltop, on the other hand, yeah, it’s rough, and honestly, it doesn’t seem like much is being done to turn things around there, even though there are groups trying, like with the Hilltop Community Plan. And Franklinton-man, talk about extremes. You’ve got places like Gravity with crazy expensive rents, but right down the street, you’re still seeing a lot of the same old problems. Columbus is wild like that, just a mix of everything, and it’s tough to really rank neighborhoods without getting into all the details like this.