One of Olentangy Highland's biggest appeals is that it is based within a rapidly growing part of Columbus. WBNS 10TV recently reported that the Olentangy Local School District is expected to add 12,000 new homes in the next decade. Shaded by oaks and sycamores, Olentangy Highlands is a place where residents golf at the nearby country club in the mornings and host backyard cookouts in the evenings. The nearby forested parks complement the neighborhood’s rustic New Traditional housing style that defines the neighborhood. For date nights and special events, several fine dining establishments are along the neighborhood’s southern edge. “You’ve got entertainment, food and shopping within a 2-mile drive,” says Realtor Darcie Barton, who sells homes in the neighborhood with Keller Williams Capital Partners. “Because of the convenience factor, people do not sell often.” The median household income is about $187,000, compared to Worthington's median household income of $119,000.
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Olentangy Highlands is a close-knit community that feels like family.
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Brookside Golf & Country Club and Olentangy Park
Olentangy River runs along the community’s eastern border. Residents paddle and fish in the river. Olentangy Park is across the river. The park has a mountain bike course, tennis courts, a skatepark, multiple playgrounds and a paved nature trail. Perry Park is directly west of the neighborhood. The 22-acre greenspace has three baseball diamonds, two playgrounds, a shelter and walking paths. Members of Brookside Golf & Country Club spend time on the fairways while their children play in the pool. The club is about a mile west. Jeffers Mound, a Hopewell tradition Native American burial ground built between 100 B.C. and 400 A.D., is located within the community.
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The Olentangy Local School District is experiencing growth
Children often begin their educations at Brookside Elementary, which has a 14-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a B-plus Niche rating. Perry Middle School students are 59% proficient in math and 63% in reading. The school has a B Niche rating. Teens move on to Thomas Worthington High School, which has an 87% graduation rate and an A-minus Niche rating. Thomas Worthington is undergoing a renovation that should be completed in 2026. Many students are currently learning in modular classrooms, while some students still attend classes within the school. WBNS 10TV reports that the Olentangy Local School District is expecting a 20% increase in enrollment over the next decade.
Thomas Worthington High School
Perry / Phoenix Middle School serves the children in Grades 6-8.
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Single-family houses developed between the 1970s and 80s
“The average square footage of the houses here is about 2,665 square feet,” says Realtor Glenn Moog, who sells property in Olentangy Highlands with Keller Williams Capital Partners. “Also, the price per square foot is under $200, which is a great bargain.” The neighborhood consists of single-family homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. The majority of the houses are New Traditionals that are worth between $470,000 and $1 million. Assessors value the neighborhood brick Colonial Revival-style houses at between $480,000 and $900,000 and its Tudor Revival-style homes at between $500,000 and $600,000. According to Risk Factor, the residential flood risk in Olentangy Highlands is minor compared to the bordering Linworth Village, where the flood risk is moderate.
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Fine dining and retail shopping
There are multiple restaurants along West Granville Road, just south of the neighborhood. Cameron’s America Bistro is a fine dining establishment that serves dishes like wagyu steak, seared duck breast and braised short ribs. The atmosphere is made up of hanging lights that softly illuminate its polished granite bar and elegant seating arrangements. Tomatillos Authentic Mexican offers a colorful interior with casual digs and spicy dishes. Patrons of Borgata Pizza Cafe enjoy Tuscan pesto bread, chicken cutlets and tiramisu. The restaurant has industrial chic digs and patio seating. Three miles west, the Festival Centre has stores like Whole Foods, Target, PetSmart, Kohl’s and Michaels.
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Buckeyes games and downtown entertainment
Ohio Stadium is less than 9 miles south of Olentangy Highlands. The stadium, which holds over 100,000 screaming fans, is home to the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. Residents catch new film releases at the Marcus Cinema, about 4 miles northeast of Olentangy Highlands. The King of Clubs, about 4 miles east, is an 850-person-capacity music venue that hosts grunge and metal bands. An indoor rock climbing facility called Vertical Adventures is 5 miles east of the neighborhood. The downtown is home to Nationwide Arena, which hosts acts like Weezer and the Black Keys.
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Getting around Columbus
Residents have direct access to Ohio State Route 315 and U.S. Route 23. "If there’s an accident, you don’t get gridlocked,” Barton says. Residents travel 12 miles south to Downtown Columbus via Ohio State Route 315. The freeway passes through the eastern side of the neighborhood and is noisy for people who live alongside it. There are public bus stops along Linworth Road on the neighborhood’s western border. Interstate 270, or Columbus’ outer belt, is less than 2 miles north. Olentangy Highlands’ streets are lined with sidewalks. John Glenn International Airport is less than 17 miles southeast of Olentangy Highlands.
Crime
The neighborhood's CAP Index crime score is 1/10, compared to a 4/10 national average.
GreatSchools:
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Parks in this Area
Perry Park
Picnic Area
Soccer
Playground
Godown Park
Linworth Road Community Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis
The Olentangy River Parklands
Bike Trails
Boating
Soccer
Antrim Park
Shaker Square Park
Basketball
Playground
Parking Lot
Transit
Airport
John Glenn Columbus International
26 min drive
Bus
Linworth Rd & State Route 161
Bus
Linworth Rd & Loch Ness Ave
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Olentangy Highlands
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Olentangy Highlands, Worthington sell after 29 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Olentangy Highlands, Worthington over the last 12 months is $540,947, down 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Desirable Strathaven condo offers Two levels of living space includes eat-in kitchen opens to private patio, Formal DR and spacious step-down living room w/WBFP and lots of windows for natural light. XLarge owner's suite features walk-in closet w/built in shelving, private bath with tub/shower combination, Guest BR has ensuite bath w/dual sinks, shower & tub. 2nd floor laundry for convenience.
Spectacular 4bdrm 2 and 1/2 bath home in highly desired Worthington school district. Professional renovations done in 2020. This corner lot house is an all electric/ energy-efficient home. Uses a heat pump technology system for heating and cooling. Heat pump system and hot water tank less than 5 years old. Breathtaking kitchen with granite countertops, floor-to-ceiling cabinets, and recessed
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,506
Median Age
47
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
27.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$170,661
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$186,584
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
97.8%
College Graduates
73.7%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
40.7%
Significantly above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
65.8%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
39''
Average Winter Low Temperature
21°F
Average Summer High Temperature
84°F
Annual Snowfall
18''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
51/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
9/ 100
Minimal Transit
Transit Score®
8/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Disclaimer: Certain information contained herein is derived from information provided by parties other than Homes.com. Our sources include: Accuweather, Public Records and Neustar. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed to be accurate and should be independently verified.
