
If you're considering moving to Columbus, you're in good company. Many people, who could live anywhere in the world, choose to live here. They know that no other place offers so much of everything that matters.
Columbus is the 14th largest city in the United States with a population of 879,170. The city is perfect for active lifestyles, having invested $20 million to develop a growing system of bike and fitness trails that connect the suburbs and river trails to downtown's $44 million riverfront park system restoration. Columbus is also gaining nationwide recognition for its historic neighborhoods, booming downtown arts and sporting districts, open attitude, and a noticeably affordable quality of life.
Museums, festivals, parks, live music, and theatre are just some of the reasons Columbus is one of the best places in the nation to live, work, and raise a family. But don't take our word for it. Here's where Columbus ranks according to some of the top news sources around the nation:
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14th most populous city in the U.S., https://www.census.gov
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#11 fastest growing city and #6 for corporate HQ leaders, https://businessfacilities.com
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Ohio ranked #2 in the U.S. for corporate investment, with the Columbus region in the Top 10 for cities, https://www.bizjournals.com
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#1 real estate market in US, https://www.columbusunderground.com
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Top 30 cities for minority entrepreneurs, https://smallbiztrends.com
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Top 10 rising city for startups, https://www.forbes.com
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Top 20 best US cities for startups, https://www.commercialcafe.com
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#8 best city for millennials to buy home where housing is affordable and jobs are strong, https://www.businessinsider.com.
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Top 10 smart cities in the US, https://www.businesschief.com
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#1 American city to Work in Tech in 2019, https://smartasset.com
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#1 city for tech jobs, www.lendingtree.com
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Columbus is the best U.S. city for tech jobs, https://fortune.com
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#8 best city for STEM Jobs, https://wallethub.com
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#3 best city for new grads to live, work, play, https://www.realtor.com/
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Top 10 best city for Veterans to Live, https://www.veteransunited.com
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Top 10 best city for young, growing families, https://www.cnbc.com
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Education
Columbus offers many opportunities for higher education. It is home to The Ohio State University, one of the largest universities in the nation. Capital, Otterbein, and Franklin Universities provide quality private educations on a smaller scale. And Technical, medical and other choices, such as Columbus State Community College, add to the possibilities for students of all ages. (Source: Columbus.gov)