Columbus, Ohio · ZIP 43214

Columbus — ZIP 43214

Columbus (43214) scores 41/100 — Below Average for Columbus. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $415K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100

Avg math proficiency28%

Avg reading proficiency42%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index33/100

Typical home value$415K

Median rent$1,679/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$415K

Median Rent

$1,679/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,215

Violent Crime

592

Property Crime

5,623

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Franklin County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Indian Springs Elementary School	KG–05	396	72%	67%
Colerain Elementary School	PK–05	181	37%	47%
Ridgeview Middle School	06–08	485	24%	43%
Whetstone High School	09–12	1,017	23%	42%
Great River Connections Academy	KG–12	1,608	21%	45%
World Language Middle School	06–08	536	11%	18%
Graham School The	09–12	139	5%	35%
Early Learning Center	PK–PK	19	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

26,420

Median Income

$94K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

41.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43214 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 43214 has a school score of 58/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 43214 is approximately $415K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 43214 in Columbus has an overall NeighborScore of 41/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.