Columbus, Ohio · ZIP 43229

Columbus — ZIP 43229

Columbus (43229) scores 40/100 — 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 $280K.

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 index56/100

Avg math proficiency22%

Avg reading proficiency40%

Schools nearby26

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index43/100

Typical home value$280K

Median rent$1,323/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

$280K

Median Rent

$1,323/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 23 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
Alpine Elementary School	PK–03	348	57%	62%
Northgate Intermediate	04–05	273	43%	49%
Valley Forge Elementary School	PK–05	310	37%	52%
Parkmoor Elementary School	PK–05	304	37%	52%
Focus Learning Academy of Northern Columbus	KG–08	721	34%	45%
Columbus Bilingual Academy-North	KG–08	525	28%	21%
Devonshire Alternative Elementary School	PK–05	414	28%	34%
Avalon Elementary School	KG–03	399	27%	32%
Forest Park Elementary School	PK–05	375	27%	32%
International Acad Of Columbus	KG–08	313	27%	57%
Columbus Humanities Arts and Technology Academy	KG–08	637	25%	51%
Woodward Park Middle School	06–08	836	24%	32%
Horizon Science Academy Columbus	09–12	680	22%	52%
Salem Elementary School	PK–05	342	22%	32%
Zenith Academy	KG–12	429	17%	40%
Northtowne Elementary School	PK–05	321	17%	27%
Horizon Science Academy Columbus Middle School	06–08	462	16%	35%
North Woods Career Prep High School	09–12	94	10%	75%
Northland High School	09–12	1,029	8%	29%
Imagine Columbus Primary Academy	KG–08	283	8%	27%
Northland Preparatory and Fitness Academy	KG–08	133	8%	37%
Focus North High School	09–12	202	5%	15%
Beechcroft High School	09–12	587	3%	27%
East Bridge Academy of Excellence	KG–08	126	3%	12%
Focus Learning Academy of Central Columbus	KG–01	134	Not reported	75%
Unity Academy	09–11	96	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

54,237

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

42%

Median Age

33.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43229 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 43229 has a school score of 56/100. 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 43229 is approximately $280K. 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 43229 in Columbus has an overall NeighborScore of 40/100. 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.