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Lake Darby
  • Suburb of Columbus, OH
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Columbus

Lake Darby

#14 in Best Places to Buy a House in Columbus Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Columbus, OH
  • 2 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B minus
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B minus
    Lake Darby is a suburb of Columbus with a population of 4,133. Lake Darby is in Franklin County. Living in Lake Darby offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Lake Darby and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Lake Darby are above average.
    About Lake Darby...
    Population
    4,133
    Suburb of
    Columbus
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $173,100
    National
    $229,800
    Median Rent
    $1,525
    National
    $1,096
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      5%
    • Own
      95%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      16%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      8%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      26%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      32%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Lake Darby

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $74,643
    National
    $64,994
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