In a recent look at America’s best small cities, WalletHub named Dublin, Ohio as one of its top choices.
Analysts at WalletHub looked at over 1,200 small cities and ranked them based on 30 livability indicators. These included “housing costs,” “school-system quality,” and even “number of restaurants per capita.”
They grouped cities by percentile, with a score of 99 being in the top 1% of America’s small cities.
Dublin OH Ranks in Top 1% on Best Small Cities List
The Columbus suburb of Dublin made it to the 99th percentile on WalletHub’s list, making it one of America’s Best Small Cities.
Here’s how Dublin, Ohio scored:
- Percentile: 99
- Total Score: 66.73
- ‘Affordability’ Rank: 9
- ‘Economic Health’ Rank: 80
- ‘Education & Health’ Rank: 413
- ‘Quality of Life’ Rank: 244
- ‘Safety’ Rank: 66
What Makes Dublin Ohio a Great Place to Live?
Dublin, Oh residents love living here! What makes this small city so special? Sperling’s Best Places notes that Dublin, Ohio has a low unemployment rate and that jobs have increased by 1.85%.
They also note that Dublin has a lower than average commute time, that Dublin, Ohio real estate has appreciated by 6.97%, and that Dublin City Schools spends more per student than the national average.
Speaking of schools, the Dublin City School District is highly rated and receives a 9 out of 10 on GreatSchools.com.
People online rave about Dublin schools! Here are just a couple of the many Dublin City reviews:
“We moved to Dublin, OH in July 2014, and the major factor in our decision was the wonderful school system. We are thrilled with the schools our children attend. The teachers are great: passionate, innovative and caring. There is a lot of variety in the programs offered, and there is a commitment to differentiation and helping each child to grow and succeed. We love the schools!” – Rebecca – BestPlaces.net
“Dublin is a quiet northwest suburb of Columbus where people value their children’s education and safety. Great place to live for settled single individuals, families, and the elderly. Columbus is a 20minute drive away to enjoy urban attractions and night life.” – Ren – BestPlaces.net
Make Dublin Ohio Your Home
With it’s excellent schools and fantastic neighborhoods to choose from, Dublin is an easy choice for home buyers.
If you’ve been looking for a fantastic community to call home, consider Dublin, Ohio. Below explore homes now for sale in Dublin. When you see a home you like, contact me, REALTOR® Rita Boswell at 614-830-9767.