Signals
Columbus
Findlay
Growth
37 · Bottom 30%
vs58 · Top 37%
Climate
68 · Top 44%
vs63 · Bottom 42%
Physical resilience
59 · Top 46%
vs52 · Bottom 46%
Housing affordability
100 · Top 27%
vs100 · Top 27%
Access
78 · Top 46%
vs80 · Top 43%
Economic stability
84 · Top 9%
vs82 · Top 12%
Measured values
| Metric | Columbus | Findlay | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 83,536 | 74,866 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $79,901 | $73,141 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $41,608 | $39,068 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 205/sq mi | 141/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $232,800 | $204,700 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 | $979 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 69.3% | 70.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 30.3% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 10.5% | 9.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Housing units permitted (12 months) | 150 | 318 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permits per 1,000 residents | 1.8 | 4.2 | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Permit change (year over year) | -30.6% | 9.7% | 12 months ending July 2026 |
| Average July high | 86°F | 85°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 22°F | 20°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 43.1" | 33.8" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 41 mi | 41 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 23.0 min | 19.7 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 37.5 | 39.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Columbus
Elevated or high exposure: tornado, earthquake.
Findlay
Elevated or high exposure: hail, strong wind.
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