Columbus : Indiana
Living a College Town Lifestyle in Columbus, Indiana
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Where to Retire in Columbus and Home Prices
Real estate prices in Columbus have been very stable for the past several years.
Zillow reported the median home value was $188,761 in early 2021.
What Is Special about Columbus
Arguably the greatest concentration of modern architecture in the world: * First Christian Church by Eliel Saarinen * Irwin Union Bank by Eero Saarinen -landscape by Dan Kiley, addition by Kevin Roche * Residence of J. Irwin Miller by Eero Saarinen( landscape by Dan Kiley) * Mabel McDowell School by John Carl Warnecke * North Christian Church - Eero Saarinen * First Baptist Church by Harry Wees
What Is Not Special about Columbus
Lack of diversity. Small towns aren't for everybody.
Climate and Physical Environment
The terrain is mostly flat with rolling hills. The Flat Rock and Driftwood Rivers are here. It is mostly agricultural. Lake Monroe and Brown County State Park are local attractions. The average Jan temp is in the high 20s and the average July temp in the mid 70s. Columbus is in southcentral Indiana.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
In addition to architecture there important sculptures by Henry Moore and Jean Tinguely The Columbus Indiana Philharmonic enjoys a solid reputation and has been broadcast nationwide multiple times. The orchestra has teamed with the Indianapolis Children's Choir to form the Columbus Indiana Children's Choir. There are 3 movie theaters and several museums, whereas the downtown landmark Crump Theater holds occasional live performances. The downtown has some nice shops, restaurants, a classic European ice cream parlor, and outdoor cafes. The I.M. Pei designed library is enormous and beautiful. The cultural attractions of Indianapolis are about 45 miles away, while Bloomington, home to the huge Indiana University, is within driving range.
Crime
The City-Data.com Crime Index in Columbus is 320 vs. the U.S. average of 319.
Medical Facilities
Columbus Regional is the local hospital, there are others within 20 miles.
Transportation
Columbus Municipal Airport is 4 miles away, Indianapolis International is 44 miles.
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