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London, Ohio

Introduction to London, Ohio

London, Ohio, in Madison county, is 19 miles E of Springfield, Ohio (center to center) and 24 miles W of Columbus, Ohio. The city is in the Columbus area and has 8,771 residents.

London History

London was established in 1810 by Patrick McLene to serve as the county seat of Madison County. Some opine that it was named after the London Company, which surveyed the land, whereas others suggest that since many of the residents were from Great Britain, the city acquired the name, London. Madison County, which was established on the 1st of March, 1810, was named after James Madison who was the US President when Madison was established.

London and Nearby Attractions

  • Madison County Children’s Home
  • Six Flags Wyandot Lake
  • Springfield Museum of Art
  • Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
  • Deer Creek State Park
  • Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park

Things To Do In London

The city celebrates the London Strawberry Festival in June and the Madison County Fair in July. Merri-Mac Park and Cowling Park are located in London. The Columbus Zoo & Aquarium or the Madison County Children’s Home are often visited by families and children. Fort Ancient, Logan Elm, Hanby House, and Livingston House are several historic sites near London. People may play golf and tennis or enjoy camping, fishing, boating, and swimming at the Deer Creek State Park. Santa Maria and Columbus Topiary Garden are other popular attractions near London.

London Transportation

Air transportation is available at Rickenbacker International Airport.

London Higher Education

Wittenberg University, Cedarville University, and Capital University are some of the colleges located near London.

High Points

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

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 8%London Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of London, OH

Comparing London 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
Female Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens77
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men55
Age of the Population44
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size44
Portion of People Married43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better43
Median Family Income44
College Educated Adults37

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home68
Short Commute Times66
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone78
Affordability of Property Taxes76
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built58

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime63
Low Property Crime44

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