Reynoldsburg is a charming city located in Franklin and Licking counties of Ohio. Named after a local merchant – John C. Reynolds – Reynoldsburg is known as “The Birthplace of the Tomato” as the first commercial variety of tomato was bred and sold in this city in the 19th Century. To celebrate its proud history, Reynoldsburg plays home to Reynoldsburg Tomato Festival every year in August.  

What is the community of Reynoldsburg like?   

Located just 9.9 miles from the metropolitan city of Columbus, Reynoldsburg is home to around 37,000 residents. Named as the 19th most diverse suburb in Ohio, Reynoldsburg, as per a survey by Nextdoor, is loved for three reasons in particular: convenience, walkability, and the schools. The survey showed that Reynoldsburg also interests folks for its gardening & landscape, as well as walking, running, swimming, and BBQ & grilling. 

A suburban community in the Columbus-Ohio metropolitan area, Reynolds is home to 9 thriving neighborhoods and its community is known to be very family-oriented and neighborly. Besides, Reynoldsburg plays home to a plethora of festivals, community events, parks, and restaurants. Every year, in August, the famous “Tomato Festival” brings together folks from near and far to celebrate Reynoldsburg’s place in history as “the birthplace of tomato” and features a wide variety of tomato cuisines, lots of games, entertainment, and delicious foods.  

In addition, every year, the Reynoldsburg Area Chamber of Commerce organizes the Taste of Reynoldsburg business expo that features almost all the city’s restaurants, which serve a myriad of diverse and sumptuous foods and cuisines.  

Reynoldsburg also features nine beautiful parks, two of which include Blacklick Woods and Pine Quarry Park. The two parks span over many acres and offer miles of walking and biking trails, open playgrounds, meadows, wildlife, and a nature center – all amidst an amazing natural setting. The Civic Park, on the other hand, offers exceptional sports facilities including 4 baseball diamonds, 13 soccer fields, 2 outdoor basketball courts, and much more.  

What is Real Estate like in Reynoldsburg?     

Real estate in Reynoldsburg has shown an average growth of 1.85% per year since the year 2000. Besides, since 2000, the prices of homes in Reynoldsburg have appreciated by a strong 47.06%. Local real estate firm, Mainstream Realty Pros, categorizes Reynoldsburg’s housing market as ‘very competitive’. The sale prices of homes in Reynoldsburg have experienced strong growth of more than 12% in March 2021 from the same month last year.   

The median home price in Reynoldsburg is $205,900. Currently, there are 83 active homes for sale in Reynoldsburg, and normally it takes just 35 days for a listed home to get off the market. Moreover, the average cost to rent a house in Reynoldsburg is $1,360 per month. At present, there are 14,470 homes and apartments in the city, 62.6% of which are owned, and the remaining 37.4% are rented.      

How is the economic landscape of Reynoldsburg?     

Over the last year, Reynoldsburg’s job market has grown by 0.8%, while its unemployment rate stands at 4%. Also, the city’s job market is expected to grow by 33.3% in the next ten years. The largest employer in Reynoldsburg is L Brands with its subsidiaries Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret headquartered in the city. Other major employers in Reynoldsburg include Mast Logistics Services Inc., Reynoldsburg City Schools, and Walmart. 

On average, a Reynoldsburg resident earns around $28,510 per annum, exactly in line with the US average of $28500. The city’s median household income of almost $60,100 per resident is, on the other hand, decently greater than the US average of approximately $54000. Most of the residents of Reynoldsburg work in construction, transportation, manufacturing, retail, finance, professional and technical services, and healthcare.    

How are the schools in Reynoldsburg?     

Reynoldsburg is covered by 5 school districts, with Reynoldsburg City School District being the city’s major school district encompassing 14 schools and 6,500 enrolled students. Many of Reynoldsburg schools have frequently been placed in the “A” category by Niche.  

Besides, Reynoldsburg also lies in proximity to many colleges including Chamberlain College on Nursing Ohio, Columbus College of Art and Design, and Columbus State Community College.  

In addition, Reynoldsburg lies just 12 miles from one of America’s most prestigious public universities - the Ohio State University (aka OSU or Ohio State). Ohio State’s main campus in Columbus has grown into the third-largest university campus in the United States with nearly 50,000 undergraduate students and almost 15,000 graduate students. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is considered to be “Public Ivy” and was ranked by US News in 2021 as the 17th best public university in America. Besides, OSU’s students, alumni, and faculty include 5 Noble Laureates, 104 Olympic medalists, and 7 Pulitzer Prize winners.     

Reynoldsburg in a nutshell        

To sum up, Reynoldsburg is a friendly community that enjoys the best of both worlds – charms of a small-town and amenities of any modern city. With a rich culture, thriving neighborhoods, and excellent educational facilities, Reynoldsburg offers everything to raise a family comfortably and safely.