When asked to name a village he had recently mapped, a 19th-century Irish surveyor took one look at the green lowlands in what’s now central Ohio and named them after his hometown: Dublin. Known today as a suburb of Columbus, Dublin predates the larger city to its south by over a decade. As a result, the town’s 50,000 residents take pride in the independent community they’re a part of.
“The overriding reason people settle in Dublin is the whole community feel of the area,” says Neil Mathias, Realtor at Cutler Real Estate and lifelong resident. “Dublin’s one of the more well-put-together communities around Columbus.”
Already known for its parks, highly-ranked schools and sought-after real estate, Dublin continues to reinvest in itself. The area has recently expanded into a new mixed-use development: Bridge Park. As a result, the city has experienced a new level of economic growth. “People want to live here,” says Lindsay Weisenauer, Dublin’s Director of Communications and Marketing. “Businesses are flocking, and the energy has been off the charts these last 10 years.”
City of Dublin is proud of its identity, with shamrocks found all over town.
Dublin is investing in over 60 public parks, covering 1,500 acres of parkland.
Niche rates Dublin schools at an A-plus and counts it as the best school district.
Bridge Park is a new recently expanded mixed-use development in Dublin.
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Historic homes in Old Dublin
Despite the draw of its historic district, Dublin has gained a reputation for a modern housing market. “They’re still building in Dublin!” says Jennifer Scarlett Lee, Realtor with Keller Williams Consultants Realty. “You’ll find everything from old historical homes to brand new. There’s a big variety in style and era.”
As the name suggests, Old Dublin represents the city’s earliest settlement and features 19th-century Colonials and Victorians often behind low stone fences. Areas like Hawk’s Nest are filled with contemporary homes built from the late 1990s to the present day. Smaller, out-of-the-way neighborhoods like South Civic have largely midcentury-style architecture.
The median price for homes in Dublin is in the low $500,000s, above the national average that's in the low $400,000s. Property typically sells around a month after being put on the market. As sought-out as homes in Dublin are, they come with property tax rates that many see as high.
“But you get a lot more for those taxes,” says Mathias. “Leaf pickup programs, chipper services, sidewalk repair, new parks, bike paths—compare that to similar places like New Albany.”
While many residents commute to Columbus for work, Dublin is home to several major employers, including the headquarters for fast-food chain Wendy’s. Cardinal Health's international headquarters is also located in the city, and a major Honda manufacturing plant is just outside of town in Marysville.
Dublin has gained a reputation for a modern housing market.
Old Dublin represents the city’s earliest settlements and features low stone fences.
Dublin is home to a major employer, the headquarters for the fast-food chain Wendy's.
Cardinal Health's international headquarters is located in the Dublin.
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Top scores at Dublin City Schools
Dublin City Schools serves the community. Niche rates it at an A-plus and counts it as the best school district in the Columbus area, citing its teachers, administrators and college prep program.
“The school district is one of the best in the area,” says Lee. “People will move here specifically for the schools.”
Eversole Run Middle School ranks as Niche’s top public middle school in Columbus and receives an A-plus. Similarly, Niche rates Dublin Jerome High as the second-best public high school in Ohio and gives it an A-plus.
About 13 miles from Dublin, The Ohio State University has over 200 majors and a prolific reputation in sports.
Eversole Run Middle School ranks as Niche’s top public middle school near Dublin.
Niche rates Dublin Jerome High as the second-best public high school in Ohio.
Dublin Coffman High School has an A+ rating, according to Niche.
The Ohio State University, east of Dublin, has 200 majors and a prolific sports reputation.
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Ohio's biggest Irish festival and golf tournament
Two events in particular bring visitors from all over the world to Dublin. The first and perhaps most famous is the PGA’s Memorial Tournament. Founded and hosted by golf legend Jack Nicklaus, this internationally recognized event is held every June at the Muirfield Village Golf Club.
“The tournament is the best time of year,” says Weisenauer, “It’s one of the things that put Dublin on the map. Everyone gets involved, and we activate the whole city.”
August brings the Dublin Irish Festival, the largest three-day Irish festival in the world. Started in 1988, the signature event sees over 150,000 visitors every year, drawn in for a long weekend of live music, the Gaelic Games and the Irish Festival 5K race.
“It’s a big deal for everyone in Dublin, no matter your culture,” says Mathias. “We all get to pretend to be Irish.”
The most famous event in Dublin is the PGA’s Memorial Tournament.
The Memorial Tournament is an international event held at the Muirfield Golf Club in Dublin.
August brings the Dublin Irish Festival, the largest three-day Irish festival in the world.
The Dublin Irish Festival welcomes over 150,000 visitors every year in early August.
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“It’s greener in Dublin”
At less than 25 square miles, Dublin isn’t the largest town in Central Ohio. But that hasn’t stopped the local government from investing in over 60 public parks, covering 1,500 acres of parkland. The Trust for Public Land reports that 83 percent of Dublin’s population lives within 10 minutes of a park, each with different highlights.
Scioto Park’s 218 acres are well-loved for its boating, fishing, hiking opportunities and summertime concerts. Glacier Ridge Metro Park is among the biggest parks in the area, with over 1,000 acres of former farmland and an observation tower for the marsh’s waterfowl.
“There’s a real focus on parks and green spaces,” says Mathias. “It’s greener in Dublin.”
Dublin's Scioto Park’s 218 acres are well-loved for its boating, fishing, and hiking.
Glacier Ridge Metro Park is among the biggest parks in Dublin, with over 1,000 acres.
Coffman Park is a 105-acre park with a historic 19th-c. home, amphitheater, and playground.
Dublin's Indian Run Falls is known for its beautiful waterfalls.
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Trendy shopping on the Scioto River
Boutiques and specialty stores in Historic Dublin are walkable along rustic sidewalks. Locally owned restaurants range from pop-in cafes to sit-down casual restaurants. Taking the pedestrian bridge across the Scioto River, Bridge Park’s trendy atmosphere carries over to some upscale bars and reservation-needed tables.
“The Dublin Link pedestrian bridge makes these two areas very walkable,” says Mathias. “You might work on one side and then walk to the other for lunch. It’s really brought everything together.”
Chain shopping and dining hubs — Sun Center, Festival Centre, Dublin Sawmill Center and more — cluster just over a mile east, with over 300,000 square feet of retail space.
Boutiques and specialty stores in Historic Dublin are walkable along rustic sidewalks.
Take Dublin's pedestrian bridge across the Scioto River to Bridge Park’s trendy atmosphere.
Dublin residents looking for chain shopping and dining hubs go to the Sun Center.
Festival Centre is located in the main retail center of Dublin.
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Streets designed for traffic
Most residents use a car to get around. From Historic Dublin, they can drive about 3 miles west to OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital via Bridge Street. Commuters can also take this route to the I-270 ramp, which goes around the city and leads 22 miles to the John Glenn International Airport. With over 150 miles of shared-use paths, pedestrians and bikers can take advantage of parks, neighborhoods and downtown.
“Dublin has a world-class Division of Engineering and a new Division of Transportation & Mobility,” says Weisenauer. “They realigned Riverside Drive in 2016 and installed a roundabout with State Route 161. They designed it around projected traffic levels for 2050, so these divisions always work together to improve future experiences for people walking, driving and biking.”
Important to know
According to FBI statistics, property crime and violent crime in Dublin are lower than the state and national averages.
Dublin has moderate weather for the Midwest, with hot summers and cold winters. According to Visit Dublin, the warmest month is July, with an average high of 85 degrees. The coldest month is January, with an average high of 34 degrees. The city receives an average of 38 inches of precipitation.
Though a major river bisects Dublin, the city has an extensive stormwater management system. It is also on the highest point along the river, making flooding less likely.
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