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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
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.
Upper Arlington strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):
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|---|---|---|
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Upper Arlington to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):
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