Hey Columbus, Ohio! In case you haven’t noticed all of our change and growth, Forbes is definitely watching. Columbus was named the #1 place where you can make your mark. Check out the statistics from Forbes on Columbus below.
Population: 822,553
Median home sales price (Q1 2014): $99,900
Unemployment: 4.8%
Unemployment change July 2013-June 2014: -26.2%
Population growth 2008-2012: 9.4%
Pop. Age 25-39 (2012): 26.7%
Change in Pop. 25-39, 2010-2012: 1.3%
Violent crime (annual, per 100,000 people): 608.3
FORBES’ Business and Careers Rank: 30
“There are a number of things that we have to offer,” says Steven Schoney, director for the dept. of development for the City of Columbus. “No. 1 is that mix between employment opportunity, cost of living, and all the amenities of a big city. And so that means having a very vibrant cultural scene, and having a very young city. And part of that really is driven by having one of the largest universities in the country located right in the middle of the city.”
