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Dublin, Ohio

Introduction to Dublin, Ohio

Dublin, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 11 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. The city is in the Columbus metropolitan area and has a population of 31,392.

Dublin History

The earliest settlers arrived in 1802, but real development did not begin until the Sells family arrived. John Sells settled with his family and surveyed lots with his Irish partner John Shields. It is said that Shields named the town "Dublin" after his birthplace of Dublin in Ireland. Dublin was a small town until 1970, after which the construction of Interstate 270 led to rapid growth. It was established as a city in 1987.

Dublin and Nearby Attractions

  • Columbus Museum of Art
  • Ohio State Capitol
  • James Thurber House
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
  • Columbus Topiary Garden
  • Sharon Woods Metropolitan Park

Things To Do In Dublin

The city of Dublin offers easy access to several places of historical interest. These include the James Thurber House, Ohio State Capitol, Ohio Statehouse, and Livingston House. Exhibits in the Nash House Museum, Motts Military Museum, and Columbus Museum of Art depict the area's cultural and historical background. Facilities for hiking, biking, picnicking, fishing, and canoeing are available at the nearby Highbanks Metropolitan Park, Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park, and Sharon Woods Metropolitan Park. Opportunities to play golf are available at the Riviera Golf Club, and Tartan Fields Golf Club. The city also hosts the Memorial Tournament, a part of golf's PGA Tour. Among the other annual events in Dublin are the Fourth of July music event, the Dublin Irish Festival, and a St. Patrick's Day parade.

Dublin Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Port Columbus International Airport.

Dublin Higher Education

Colleges near Dublin are Capital University, Columbus State Community College, Ohio State University, and Otterbein College.

High Points

Dublin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDublin Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyDublin College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyDublin People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyDublin Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyDublin Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Dublin Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 11%Dublin Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Dublin, OH

Comparing Dublin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population89
Age of the Population64
Racial Diversity39
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size810

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
Median Family Income1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times64
Public Transportation Use25
Walking and Biking to Work13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes11

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