Columbus’s Reputation as an Affordable City Is Making Its Homes More Expensive
COLUMBUS, Ohio—For years, Ohio’s largest city was just right. It grew steadily, but never explosively. It was large enough to draw some major employers and two professional sports teams, yet residents praised its small-town feel. Above all, it was affordable.
City leaders point to today’s economic growth as a source of pride: Military drone-manufacturer Anduril plans to add more than 4,000 new jobs near the city, while the pharmaceutical company Amgen announced a $900 million investment. JPMorgan Chase has one of the bank’s largest hubs outside of New York City.