City profile
Upper Arlington, OH
Franklin County · Population 36,293
Upper Arlington is a town in Franklin County, OH with about 36,293 residents and a typical home value near $596,000. It is 6 miles from Columbus, OH, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
31°F
Summer avg
76°F
Sunny days / yr
178
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$595,600
Typical monthly housing
$3,955
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
136
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.45%
- State income tax (top)
- 3.5%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.24%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 98/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Heat wave, Riverine flooding
Nearest major airport
10 mi to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 64% Democratic / 35% Republican
Community
Population
36,293
Black population
1.1%
County
Franklin County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 36,293 residents
- Typical home value about $596,000
- 6 miles from Columbus, OH
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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