Westerville

Westerville’s rich New England heritage and natural beauty ignite with the tempo of its thriving business community and vibrant economy to make it a city of distinction. Located in the northeast corner of Ohio’s fastest growing region, Westerville is a vital city of 36,000 residents just miles from the state capital.

The City is known for its many amenities. Westerville’s police, fire, and emergency medical response times all average less than four minutes. The city’s services are routinely recognized for efficient snow removal services, affordable electric service and a great water system. Westerville City Schools are repeatedly recognized by School/Match Inc. as “What Parents Want”, and Otterbein College is ranked among the top 10 liberal arts institutions in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Recreational opportunities abound in Westerville with 38 parks or recreation facilities, including the 96,600 square foot Community Center that opened in November 2001. A popular attraction is the 121-acre Inniswood Metro Gardens, a peaceful park highlighted by streams, woodlands, wildflowers and wildlife.

Charming brick sidewalks and Victorian storefronts greet customers in the restored “Uptown” district. Follow any of the brick walkways to more than 30 of Uptown’s one-of-a-kind shops and restaurants. Whether you are hunting for antiques, local art, an ice cream treat or a facial, you will find it in Uptown. Westerville, located 15 miles from Downtown Columbus and 12 miles from Port Columbus International Airport, is easily accessible from all major highways in Greater Columbus.

POPULATION
1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,530
1980 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23,414
1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30,269
2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,318
2002 (estimate) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,520

RACE/ETHNICITY, 2000
White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92.2%
African-American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2%
Native American . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1%
Asian/Hawaiian/Pac.Islander . . . . . . . . . . .1.6%
Other race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1%
Two or more races . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1%
Hispanic/Latino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.1%

MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME, 1999
Amount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,135
Percentage of national average . . . . . . .164.6%

HOUSEHOLDS, 2000
Total number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12,663
Married households . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64.8%
Households with children . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38.0%
Single person households . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20.9%

HOMEOWNERSHIP
2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79.2%

HOUSING TYPE
(PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL UNITS), 2000
Single-unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80.9%
Two to four units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5.7%
Five to nine units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0%
Ten or more units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.3%
Mobile home and other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1%

HOUSING STOCK BY YEAR OF
CONSTRUCTION, 2000
1995-March 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9.8%
1990-1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.7%
1980-1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22.7%
1970-1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28.1%
1960-1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12.7%
1950-1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0%
1940-1949 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.9%
1939 or earlier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.0%

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL PROPERTY TAX
ON $100,000 HOUSE
2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$1,875