Westerville, once k nown as "The Dry Capital of the World", is a city in Franklin and Delaware Counties. Westerville combines a small-town atmosphere with the convenience that comes from being a suburb of Columbus.
Westerville is a city where it is easy for visitors to entertain themselves. The downtown area features shopping, with art stores and galleries, a theatre, and restaurants. Some of the highlights in Westerville include the Anti-Saloon League Museum, the Frank Museum of Art, the Everal Barn and Homestead at Heritage Park, and a walk through Historic Uptown Westerville. Westerville also hosts a number of events and festivals throughout the year.
Westerville offers more than 40 parks, a community recreation center and 23 miles of leisure paths, Westerville is just right for you, your family and your business.
Westerville's many shops offer a variety of items including antiques, clothing, home fashions, gifts, crafts, breed-specific dog gifts and other merchandise. This is just a sampling of what you'll find. Each of these establishments has shown a commitment to you by supporting the Westerville Visitors and Convention Bureau.
Businesses can choose from six office parks, most of which are located within one of four Community Reinvestment Areas.
A stroll around town easily illustrates Westerville’s commitment to quality education on all levels. The Westerville School District maintains more than twenty schools, including three high schools and three specialized curriculum K-5 schools for the Arts, Global Studies, and Math/Science. Be it in the classroom with multiple National Merit Scholars annually, or on the field with state championships, excellence is the expectation not the goal.
Otterbein College, a community and cultural staple since 1847, is annually rated as one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the country. Boasting 3,000 students from 30 states and more than 30 foreign countries, Otterbein offers more than 50 Baccalaureate and Master level majors. Always a trendsetter, Otterbein was the first institution of higher learning in the United States to admit women without restrictions, the first to include women on its faculty, and one of the first to admit students of color. Aside from Otterbein, there are a dozen other colleges and universities in central Ohio, providing a first-rate workforce for Westerville businesses.
Westerville offers other learning opportunities for those who want to continue their education but not necessarily in a formal environment. The Westerville Library was recently rated as the best library of its size in the United States, boasting 300,000+ resources and serving more than 65,000 cardholders. The Westerville Parks & Recreation Department is also one of the largest continuing education entities in central Ohio, offering a vast array of learning opportunities outside the classroom.
Of course, fun is an important component for any community, and Westerville will not disappoint. Aside from Westerville’s recreational amenities, we know how to throw big parties, from professional bike races and Independence Day celebrations to the Music & Arts Festival, concerts in the park, and Fourth Friday celebrations in Uptown Westerville. And these events are just the tip of the iceberg.
Whether you’re seeking green space, a quality education or economic opportunity, all are available in Westerville.
Housing
Part of Westerville's charm is that history has been well preserved through the community's housing stock, regardless of the time in which the houses were built. For those who want no maintenance issues, many new housing choices exist. For those who want lots of land, Westerville offers that, too. As a Tree City USA community, Westerville offers large numbers of trees and a unique, nature-oriented backdrop. Yet, as the largest Columbus-area suburb, it also offers the convenience that people desire in today's fast-pace world.
Homes come in all shapes and sizes in Westerville, from the traditional starter home to executive lifestyle homes used for entertaining at the highest levels. Home seekers also have the choice of old vs. new, small lots vs. big lots, event homes with a more rural feel and those with more of a city-lifestyle slant.
The Uptown District, with its historic shopping district, bed and breakfasts, and homes dating back to the 19th century, is a sort of 21st century Mayberry. Located next to Otterbein College, Uptown Westerville was the center of town when Westerville was founded in 1858, and it remains the heart of our city today.
No matter what home is right for you, you can feel good knowing that Westerville is conveniently located to world class shopping and major interstates. Plus, the Port Columbus Airport and downtown Columbus (the Ohio state capitol) are less than 15 miles away from any Westerville location.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $223,326
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $242,025; Detached houses: $250,490; Townhouses or other attached units: $160,315; In 2-unit structures: $236,106; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $109,057; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $123,261; Mobile homes: $11,579.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 36,231. Westerville covers 12.4 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 875 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 43081, 43082, 43086 - Area code: 614
Weather
Westerville, OH climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 22 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 17 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Westerville is 39.35 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is June with an average rainfall of 4.64 Inches.
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luding three high schools and three specialized curriculum K-5 schools for the Arts, Global Studies, and Math/Science. Be it in the classroom with multiple National Merit Scholars annually, or on the field with state championships, excellence is the expectation not the goal.