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Upper Arlington, OH


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Upper Arlington, Ohio

Introduction to Upper Arlington, Ohio

Upper Arlington, Ohio, in Franklin county, is 4 miles NW of Columbus, Ohio. Part of the surrounding Columbus metro area, Upper Arlington is home to some 33,686 residents.

Upper Arlington History

The founders of Upper Arlington were real estate developers Ben and King Thompson. They bought farmland from James Miller in 1913. This land later developed into Upper Arlington. Though the Thompsons wanted to call it Country Club District, the area went on to be known as “Upper Arlington."

Upper Arlington and nearby Attractions

  • Scioto Golf Course
  • Ohio State University Golf Course Lake
  • Langston Park
  • Upper Arlington Historic District
  • Bill Moose Memorial
  • Ohio State University Golf Course Lake

Things To Do In Upper Arlington

The city has 33 parks for the public, which are spread out over an area of 170 acres. The parks are designed to offer various amenities; some have excellent athletic facilities while others serve as picnic and relaxation areas. There are three public swimming pools in the city as well. The recreation department organizes special events around the year like the Spring Fling, Summer Celebration, Winter Festival and Tree Lighting and the Fall Fest.

Upper Arlington Transportation

Columbus International Airport is only 13 miles away.

Upper Arlington Higher Education

One can pursue higher education at Capital University, the Devry Institute of Technology and Otterbein College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyUpper Arlington College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyUpper Arlington Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyUpper Arlington People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyUpper Arlington Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyUpper Arlington Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Upper Arlington Median Family Income
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Upper Arlington Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Upper Arlington Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 16%Upper Arlington Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 17%Upper Arlington Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Upper Arlington, OH

Comparing Upper Arlington 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
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population98
Male Share of the Population23
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Racial Diversity18

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size44

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work79
Public Transportation Use59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Rents41
Housing Recently Built36
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime95
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