Columbus is the capital and largest city in Ohio. It is the 15th largest city in the United States. The “Buckeye State” is also the fourth most populous state capital in the U.S., and the third largest city in the Midwestern United States.
The city has a diverse economy that spands from education, government, banking, fashion, food, logistics, energy, medical research, aviation, steel, insurance and was ranked no. 1 up-and-coming tech city in the nation by Forbes. Columbus is also well known for it’s universities such as The Ohio State University (OSU), one of the largest college campuses in the United States and Columbus State Community College.
Columbus being the states capital, there is a large government presence in the city, county, state, and federal employers, government jobs provide the largest single source of employment within Columbus. With the cost of living being significantly reasonable here than many other parts of the U.S. and with the universities, diverse businesses and continued growth, Columbus, OH is a great market to invest in single family homes.