Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Columbus, OH
Comprehensive retirement livability data for Columbus, OH including safety, noise levels, healthcare access, and affordability metrics.
Best Neighborhoods for Retirees in Columbus — Key Takeaways
Neighborhood-level retiree ranking data for Columbus, OH is not yet available. Below is a comprehensive overview of Columbus as a whole.
Columbus has a population of 905,748, a median household income of $53,745, and a median home value of $210,000, which is 26% below the national average of $281,900.
Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, DOT Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.
Columbus at a Glance
Detailed neighborhood-level retiree data for Columbus is coming soon. In the meantime, here is a comprehensive overview of key retirement livability metrics.
Violent Crime
3.6 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K
Road Noise
0 dBA
Nat'l avg: 45 dBA
Air Quality
AQI 48
Nat'l avg: AQI 42
Median Home Value
$210,000
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Walk Score
85/100
Nat'l avg: 48/100
Median Income
$53,745
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Population
905,748
Median Rent
$1,442
Nat'l avg: $1,163
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Neighborhoods are ranked using the Retiree Score, a composite livability index specifically designed for retirees. It prioritizes the factors that matter most for a comfortable, safe, and healthy retirement:
- Safety (Violent Crime)
- 25% weight
- Quiet Living (Road Noise)
- 20% weight
- Air Quality (AQI)
- 20% weight
- Affordability (Home Value)
- 20% weight
- Walkability (Walk Score)
- 15% weight
Safety is weighted highest because personal security is the top concern for retirees. Quiet living and air quality reflect the importance of a healthy, peaceful environment. Affordability matters for those on fixed incomes, and walkability supports an active lifestyle without reliance on driving.
Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, Walk Score, and FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.