Name: Northside Columbus
Address: Upper Arlington

About the neighborhood

Northside Columbus presents a welcoming community with diverse housing options ranging from single detached homes to apartments and duplexes, primarily featuring two- and three-bedroom layouts. Residents benefit from convenient access to approximately 40 supermarkets and more than 400 restaurants and coffee shops, providing a wide variety of dining and shopping choices. Education is well supported by nearby public and private primary and secondary schools, all within a reasonable distance. The neighborhood offers a calm atmosphere with more than 20 accessible public green spaces, such as Reed Road Park and Northam Park, perfect for outdoor leisure and relaxation. Robust bicycling infrastructure enhances mobility throughout this pleasant area.

Characteristics

Transportation

It is easy to get around by bicycle in this part of Columbus. Property owners who want to live in a compact community will also be pleased with the moderately pedestrian-friendly character of Northside Columbus; carrying out daily needs is easy without a car, and a fair number of businesses of different types can be found as well. The public transit service in this part of Columbus is not very frequent. Nevertheless, there are about 30 bus lines crossing the community, and bus stops are ordinarily very close by. On the other hand, the favored mode of transportation in Northside Columbus is often driving. The majority of houses for sale are a reasonably short car ride from the closest highway, such as Northeast Freeway, and it is easy to access a place to park.

Services

It is frequently possible for property owners in Northside Columbus to purchase groceries as pedestrians. Lane Avenue is among the best streets for food stores. Furthermore, those who like to dine in restaurants will have a fair number of choices, and there are also over 50 coffee shops in Northside Columbus. It is also easy to access a variety of clothing stores without a vehicle. In terms of education, in Northside Columbus, house buyers will typically be able to get to both primary and secondary schools as pedestrians. Besides public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

No matter what type of character home buyers prefer in a community, Northside Columbus is a reasonably good option. Northside Columbus is reasonably quiet overall, as there are low levels of noise from traffic, although there are still several louder areas, especially closer to I-670, Freeway or one of the railway lines. On the other hand, the majority of locations in the community have good access to public green spaces, including Wilma H. Shiermeier Olentangy River Wetland Research Park and Clover Groff Natural Area, since there are over 350 of them close by for residents to check out and many residences have a park that is very easy to get to. Finally, although the ambience is not the liveliest in this community with its over 150 nightlife venues, there are options for nighttime activities.

Car friendly7.4

Good access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a low chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly5.8

Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly6.2

Many pleasant streets and pedestrian-oriented shops within a short walk. Meeting daily needs on foot is often practical

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants6.4

Wide variety of restaurants within a short drive, including some within walking distance

Groceries6.4

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance