Lifestyle: Finding Your Place - Pickerington

FINDING YOUR PLACE

Whether you prefer city, suburban or small-town settings, Central Ohio has a spot for you.

If downtown living isn’t your vibe, no worries. The Columbus Region has plenty of options, from trendy walkable neighborhoods to charming rural towns. Here’s an alphabetical snapshot of 28 notable communities around Central Ohio—one of which is apt to feel just like home to you.

PICKERINGTON

FOUNDED 1815 | POPULATION 23,921 | COUNTIES Fairfield and Franklin

Boasting the highest five-year growth rate of all Central Ohio communities at 19.4 percent—and jumping 30.7 percent in population since 2010—Pickerington is clearly on an upswing. Famous for its Motorcycle Hall of Fame and status as the violet capital of Ohio, this suburb embraces its diverse nature. The downtown area, referred to as Olde Pickerington Village, offers historic charm with its unique shops, dining options and handful of seasonal community events.

One of the few cities to still celebrate Arbor Day, this Tree City USA town also has more than 150 acres of parkland, a covered bridge, an adult obstacle course, a community pool and an outdoor amphitheater. Good schools, tree-lined streets and affordable housing options draw residents to this area, which even includes its own community theater, founded by 60 of those residents in 2006.