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Upper Arlington, OH

Upper Arlington (often known by its initials U.A.) is a city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States, on the northwest side of the Columbus metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, the population was 36,800. The Old Arlington neighborhood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Upper Arlington is bordered on the west by the Scioto River, on the north and east by Columbus, and on the south by Marble Cliff and Grandview Heights. The Olentangy River and the main campus of the Ohio State University are a short distance to the east of Upper Arlington. Downtown Columbus lies to the southeast, its skyline visible across the OSU farmland research facilities extending along Upper Arlington's eastern border.

The city is around 800 ft in elevation and located between the Olentangy and Scioto rivers. Two ravines cut through the city. The Slate Run in the northwest corner flows into the Scioto River. However, the Turkey Run is longer. It originates in the north and then runs southwards until it makes an eastward bend around Reed Rd. Then, it flows eastwards through the OSU Golf Course. The run is used as a storm drain at points, has been dammed in the Ohio State course, and runs through concrete pipes at two points. The soil is glacial till and is suitable for agriculture, supporting a research farm operated by Ohio State University. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.87 square miles (25.56 km²), of which 9.84 square miles (25.49 km²) is land and 0.03 square miles (0.08 km²) is water.

The land on which present-day Upper Arlington sits was first known to be inhabited by the Adena people, renowned for building conical mounds for burial sites. Centuries later the Wyandot lived there, eventually being expelled after the U.S. Government gave land grants to Revolutionary War soldiers instead of pay. The property originally bestowed in this area to Elijah Backus, Jonathan Dayton, and Andrew Marker was sold as farm property to several different families in the 1800s.

Brothers and real estate developers King and Ben Thompson founded Upper Arlington. They purchased the original 840 acres of land, south of present-day Lane Avenue, from James T. Miller in 1913. It was directly adjacent to the Marble Cliff Quarry Co. They first referred to the area as the "Country Club District" modeled after the Country Club development in Kansas City, but by 1917 the community had become known as "Upper Arlington" of its southern neighbor of Arlington (now known as Marble Cliff). The Upper Arlington Company was incorporated that year and by 1920 operated out of a field office built in Miller Park; that building also served as a streetcar shelter house and is presently the Miller Park branch of the Upper Arlington Library.

The development proceeded according to the Garden City–inspired plan by landscape architect William Pitkin, Jr., which called for following the contours of the land to form curving streets copiously lined with trees rather than a gridded street layout. This design style gave the oldest district in Upper Arlington (at its southernmost end) its distinctively pleasant, park-like feel, featuring numerous small green spaces.

Health and wellness are paramount in Upper Arlington, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The Arlington Health Urgent Care stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Snap Fitness, Upper Arlington Fitness, and UA Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Upper Arlington, such as Griggs Park and Fancyburg Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top Sites in Upper Arlington, OH are Scioto Country Club, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and Hayden Falls Nature Preserve.

Population: 36,140 (2024). ZIP code: 43212. Area codes: 614, 380. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Area: 9.82 sq mi (25.45 km²).

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Is Upper Arlington, OH a good place to live?

Upper Arlington is in Franklin County and is one of the best places to live in Ohio. Living in Upper Arlington offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Upper Arlington, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Upper Arlington and residents tend to lean conservative.

What is the crime rate in Upper Arlington, OH?

Upper Arlington has an overall crime rate of 10 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in Upper Arlington is 1 in 96. Upper Arlington's crime rate is lower than approximately 35% of Ohio communities.

Is Upper Arlington, OH expensive?

Upper Arlington is part of the Columbus Metro metro area, which is ranked 191 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Upper Arlington is estimated to be 90.9% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

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Wikipedia

City of Upper Arlington

Arlington Health Urgent Care 

Upper Arlington Parks and Recreation Department 

Snap Fitness

Upper Arlington Fitness 

UA Fitness

Griggs Park 

Fancyburg Park

Scioto Country Club

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Hayden Falls Nature Preserve

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NeighborhoodScout

Fly Homes

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