Best Areas to Live in Columbus

Columbus's most frequently cited residential draws include downtown, near Cummins's headquarters and the city's celebrated modernist buildings.

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Downtown, near Cummins's headquarters

Columbus's downtown core sits closest to Cummins's headquarters campus and the city's concentration of internationally recognized modernist architecture.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.