Moving to Worthington: Pros, Cons & What to Know
Moving to Worthington means moving to genuinely one of Columbus's oldest, most historically preserved affluent suburbs -- a real 1803-founded community centered on a still-living Village Green, with a genuinely above-average senior population.
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Learn moreA real, 1803-founded historic identity
Worthington was founded in 1803 by the Scioto Company (Connecticut settlers), and its original 3.5-acre Village Green remains the community's living focal point today -- officially recognized as an arboretum in 2024. The Worthington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2010.
A genuinely, notably older, more affluent population
Worthington's median age (43.2) and senior population share (21.32%) run meaningfully above the national average, and its median household income ($129,686 in 2024) is genuinely affluent, with 72.6% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
A city income tax matching Columbus, not undercutting it
Worthington's own 2.5% city income tax (collected through RITA) matches Columbus's own rate exactly -- genuinely higher than several nearby suburbs like Dublin, Grove City, and New Albany, which levy 2.0%.
Localized downtown walkability, distinct from the broader car-dependent metro
Worthington's historic downtown around the Village Green offers real, brick-street walkability distinct from the broader car-dependent Columbus-metro pattern, even though the city overall remains genuinely car-dependent for most trips.
Key takeaways
- Worthington's real, 1803-founded Village Green and National Register historic district give it a genuinely distinct identity within the Columbus metro.
- Worthington's senior population share (21.32%) runs meaningfully above the national average.
- Worthington's 2.5% city income tax matches Columbus's own rate, genuinely higher than several nearby suburbs.
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