| If you are looking for a great place to live in the Central | | | | degrees. Collectively, these students earn millions of |
| Ohio area, then a Worthington Ohio home might be the | | | | dollars in annual scholarships, and students log nearly |
| right choice for you. Founded in 1803 by members of | | | | 60,000 hours of community service per year. The |
| the Scioto Company, Worthington is a Columbus | | | | schools have also earned national recognition for |
| suburb located about 15 minutes due north of | | | | outstanding efforts in teacher quality, classroom size |
| downtown Columbus. As one of the first planned | | | | and extracurricular programs. For parents wishing for |
| communities in the Midwest, Worthington is a city that | | | | an alternative to the public schools, Worthington also |
| has been carefully laid out and developed, giving it a | | | | offers five private schools, ranging from preschool to |
| diverse downtown area of residential, commercial and | | | | high school. |
| public land. Settled in large part by New England | | | | The city continues its strong commitment to education |
| migrants, the town developed a reputation for helping | | | | with its public library, which has been maintained since |
| slaves along the Underground Railroad in the early and | | | | the town's inception and is currently one of the busiest |
| mid 19th century. | | | | libraries in the state, holding nearly half a million volumes |
| Worthington's rich history is visible to residents and | | | | and periodicals and lending nearly 2 million items out to |
| visitors in the form of its Village Green, an open and | | | | cardholders each year. |
| well-maintained public space in the middle of town, | | | | The city also offers many services to cultivate the |
| around which sit many of the town's original municipal | | | | spirit and bodies of its residents, and maintains over |
| and community buildings. A number of the towns | | | | 200 acres of land across 13 public parks. Many of |
| original and early houses still stand around town as | | | | these parks feature brick-paved walking and biking |
| well, each with its own story and heritage to offer. | | | | paths through the town's historic center as well as |
| With a population of nearly 14,000 residents, | | | | along the banks of the Scioto River. Worthington |
| Worthington was among the first of Columbus' | | | | families can also take advantage of the city's many |
| suburbs to enjoy exponential growth in the period after | | | | organized "Family Swims", featuring music, games and |
| World War II, and its population has remained relatively | | | | other activities in the city's indoor pool. A weekly |
| stable since 1970. Though its population has stabilized, | | | | farmers market is organized through the summer |
| Worthington is among the more upscale suburbs of | | | | months, featuring local produce, foods and other |
| Columbus, with house and condominium values resting | | | | goods. For those looking for a more expansive spread, |
| nearly $90,000 above state averages. Worthington's | | | | the annual Old Worthington Market Day organizes |
| residents also enjoy a higher income and educational | | | | more than 250 exhibitors offering hand-made and |
| attainment than most of Ohio. | | | | other local goods, a flea market, food, entertainment |
| Roughly one-third of Worthington's households contain | | | | and much more. |
| children under 18, and these young residents are | | | | If you are moving to the Central Ohio area and are |
| served by one of the top school districts in Ohio. The | | | | looking for a suburb with rich history, strong real estate |
| Worthington School District maintains 11 elementary | | | | market, great school district and endless activities, then |
| schools, five middle schools and three high schools. | | | | a Worthington Ohio home might be the right choice for |
| The district has earned a state rating of "Excellent" for | | | | you. It is also a great option if you already live in the |
| the last six years, students consistently score in the | | | | Central Ohio area and are looking for a change from |
| top 10% of the state testing range and over 90% of | | | | your current neighborhood. |
| these students go on to pursue post-secondary | | | | |