City profile
Worthington, OH
Franklin County · Population 14,938
Worthington is a town in Franklin County, OH with about 14,938 residents and a typical home value near $440,000. It is 9 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
$440,500
Typical monthly housing
$2,925
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
115
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
14,938
Black population
3.7%
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 14,938 residents
- Typical home value about $440,000
- 9 miles from Columbus, OH
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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