Columbus - Information needed, Please (Newark, Fairfield: relocating, property taxes, housing)

[Torn2pieces]

I've read through some posts and got a general idea about Columbus.

I'm relocating somewhere near Columbus in the next 2 or so months.

I'm just wondering about schools, shopping, hospitals, entertainment ( I have 2 little boys), etc.

I'm possibly looking to move around 30 or so miles from Columbus, what towns are there, withink 30 miles?

Sorry I can't be more detailed. Things are moving quit fast for me and my family, as I just sold my house in Kansas and my Hubby has an interview at the beginning of March.

Any information would be of great help and I would appreciate any given, Whether it be good or bad.

Thanks!!!!

[Gee]

It really depends on the type of property and price that you are interested in. For example: if you can afford it and would like to be close to the center of the city you might want to consider Upper Arlington, Grandview or Bexley - they all have very highly rated school districts -but you will pay for it in property taxes and home affordability. New Albany also has a highly rated school system and is further from the city center and is pricey. Some very nice neighborhoods exist within Columbus school attendance area as well. And if Columbus schools make you nervous consider sending your kids to private schools -- the savings on home cost and taxes might offset this expense. If so consider Westgate Park in Columbus. Homes in the suburbs of Columbus and in Franklin County are all fairly comparable. They are all in different stages of growth and focus, but all have good schools, affordable housing and are safe (taxes are moderate.) If you are looking for a home with a decent school system, large yard or acerage, lower taxes and are in safe areas consider looking at areas in the surrounding counties. Columbus is in Franklin County ,so within Franklin county consider - Grove City, Galloway, Hilliard,Westerville, and Worthington.Surrounding counties - Madison, Pikaway,Fairfield,Union,Delaware and Licking. Some of the villages are (Madison County-West)London, W. Jefferson, Plain City, Mt. Sterling, Midway;(Pikaway-South) Commercial Point,Circleville,Orient, Ashville, Williamsport, New Holland;(Fairfield-South East)Lancaster, Pickerington, Baltimore, Millersport, Bremen;(Union-North West)Marysville,Plain City-stradles union & madison counties,Richwood, Unionville Center;(Delaware-North) Ostrander,Radnor,Sunbury, Powell, Lewis Center, Ashley;(Licking-North East)Newark, Heath, Hebron, Utica, Granville. These are the largest small towns,and there are many smaller towns in between.The majority of these counties are rural.

[Torn2pieces]

Gee - Thanks for taking the time to give me some information. I really appreciate it!!!