Upper Arlington, Ohio · ZIP 43221

Upper Arlington — ZIP 43221

Upper Arlington (43221) scores 89/100 — Excellent for Upper Arlington. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $474K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share3%

Property crime share97%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index82/100

Avg math proficiency69%

Avg reading proficiency77%

Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index29/100

Typical home value$474K

Median rent$1,955/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

$474K

Median Rent

$1,955/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
Barrington Road Elementary School	KG–05	800	90%	90%
Jones Middle School	06–08	733	81%	81%
Upper Arlington High School	09–12	1,908	80%	87%
Tremont Elementary School	KG–05	694	75%	75%
Wickliffe Elementary School	KG–05	479	73%	82%
Upper Arlington Online Academy	07–12	47	50%	90%
Cranbrook Elementary School	PK–05	298	32%	37%

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.

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Demographics

Population

35,037

Median Income

$119K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

37.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43221 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 43221 has a school score of 82/100. 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 43221 is approximately $474K. 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 43221 in Upper Arlington has an overall NeighborScore of 89/100. 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.