New to Columbus... (Westerville, Forest, Grandview: apartments, buying a house, unemployment rate)

[Qtee n Ohio]

Hello. I just relocated to Columbus I have a choice between two townhomes. I'm not real keen on what neighborhoods are the "best" ones, or what the apartment communities are like here. The first one is Meadowbrook Manor and the other is Rustic Ridge, I would appreciate any advice that I can get for those who have lived here longer as to which one would be the best and most comfortable living situation.

Thanks a bunch!

Qtee

[Qtee n Ohio]

Anyone?????

[2006Buckeye]

Welcome to Columbus. I would imagine there aren't too many people inside today, so you might want to allow more than an hour for people to respond.

If you do a search of the forum you may find the information you are seeking regarding the "best" neighborhood for your needs. What is your ideal neighborhood? Do you want to be in a suburb, or are you looking for a more urban feel? The more information you provide, the easier it will be for people to respond. For instance, are schools important? Do you want urban or more suburban? Are you focusing on diversity, proximity to downtown or recreational facilities?

I am not familiar with either of the townhome communities you mentioned. However, if you povide the area of town or the zip codes, you will probably get more responses.

If you are concerned about safety, you can contact the local police department for statistical information.

Please define your optimal living situation, and I am sure you will get helpful responses.

[Qtee n Ohio]

Thanks for your response, but I waited a day not an hour. I will continue to be patient and use the resources you offered. In a nice neighborhood, thats all. Schools are not an issue as I have no children.

Thanks
Qtee

[Qtee n Ohio]

I meant to say. I want something nice and in a nice safe neighborhood, the more i look around the more I favor the Westerville, Granview area. But I'm open totally.

Qtee

[JilliO]

Hi there, similar to the other poster, I don't recognize the names of those apartments. There are so many around, even the ones I pass every day, I don't generally remember what is where.

It'd probably help folks if you'd include where these apts are located, that will jog our memories.

I lived in grandview for a couple years and loved it! Apartments are older there (in general), but it's so close to so many desirable places to be. Westerville is much more suburban. Are these where the two townhomes are located?

I'm sure there are many who will disagree with me, but safety doesn't seem to be factor for me when making apt decisions here in Cols. (except once when considering buying a house in being-gentrified-Old Towne East). Just need to take the usual precautions.

More likely, what might help your decision making is where you work and how you like to spend free time. Me, I'd choose Grandview b/c of the sidewalks, cute downtown with coffee shops and restaurants, close to short north and downtown, etc. Which area has the "stuff" that make you feel most comfortable?

(I don't think this board is nearly as active as those of other cities, hence the few replies.)

[jmargaret]

Tan and stucco townhouses are abound in Columbus, OH. And if they are located in a subdivision with a "name" like Misty Meadow, Fawn Forest, Traveler's Landing, etc. etc. then you really know that you have hit the paydirt Columbus, OH prototype. Townhouses are often located in cul de sacs off of major crowded arterials in the surrounding 'burbs. I wouldn't suggest them to my worst enemy. If you want an apartment where you can walk out your door to a coffeeshop or the mailbox, I would suggest Grandview or the Short North or German Village or possibly Old Westerville. In summary, please find an apartment that is not located in a subdivision with a "name", just one that has a plain old address in a walkable community. In Columbus, "walkable" will limit you to about 3-4 areas.

[tooningBlom]

hi. Quick question... Which is better: Indianapolis, Indiana (where I live) or Columbus, OH? I'm tired of Indiana and all the hot sun, the violence and high unemployment rate, the low wages, the high cost of living and the over all feeling of despair. I need a city, not some big-small-town that pretends to be a city (Indianapolis). Sure, we got the Colts, the Pacers and the Indians, but you guys have the Blue Jackets and hockey is way better than football. Who needs the Indy 500 anyway? I like the way your city's laid out like a grid and your apartments are cheap and nice! Columbus sounds great!

[NewToCA]

Originally Posted by tooningBlom

hi. Quick question... Which is better: Indianapolis, Indiana (where I live) or Columbus, OH? I'm tired of Indiana and all the hot sun, the violence and high unemployment rate, the low wages, the high cost of living and the over all feeling of despair. I need a city, not some big-small-town that pretends to be a city (Indianapolis). Sure, we got the Colts, the Pacers and the Indians, but you guys have the Blue Jackets and hockey is way better than football. Who needs the Indy 500 anyway? I like the way your city's laid out like a grid and your apartments are cheap and nice! Columbus sounds great!

Indy has a stronger core area, the downtown is more established than Columbus. However, the suburban areas in Columbus are a bit more extensive and varied than Indianapolis, and there is always Ohio State for sports (a bit more extensive than IUPUI).