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Small-town comfort and stability 30 miles from Columbus
Circleville gets its name from its original Native American circular urban design, whose center was the spot where the courthouse sits today. The city’s water tower, painted like a pumpkin, can be seen as a callback to the native affinity for the circle. Today’s 14,000 residents only know the city’s grid-based design, which has existed since the mid-19th century. Here, they enjoy quiet, small-town living east of the Scioto River, where big-city offerings can be found 30 miles south in Columbus. “Many enjoy the stability of the community and the ability to put down roots in a place where they feel a sense of ownership and connection. People appreciate the slower pace of life, and once they settle in, the idea of raising kids in a close-knit community or retiring in a peaceful, low-stress environment can be very appealing. It’s ideal for those who value community, space, and simplicity over fast-paced living,” says Dawnette Johnston, a Realtor with Howard Hanna Real Estate Services.
The economy remains stable, manufacturing and healthcare jobs are plentiful, with top employers like Sofidel Group, PPG, DuPont, and OhioHealth.
Circleville's water tower, painted like a pumpkin, can be seen as a callback to the native affinity for the circle. Today’s 14,000 residents only know the city’s grid-based design, which has existed since the mid-19th century.
Circleville is a city in and the county seat of Pickaway County, Ohio, United States.
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Home styles range from Victorian to bungalows to farmhouses
One of the main draws of living in Circleville is its relatively lower cost of living. “Compared to larger cities, Circleville offers affordable housing and lower overall living costs. For many, that’s a huge draw when considering moving to the area,” Johnston says.
Styles can range from Victorian in the downtown area to Colonial Revival in established neighborhoods to farmhouses on large lots further out. “Newer subdivisions in Circleville feature contemporary homes with open-concept designs. We have over 200 new homes coming in 2025-2026,” Johnston says. Circleville's median single-family home price is $259,900, well below the national median.
Circleville's median single-family home price is $259,900, well below the national median.
Beautiful Victorian homes can be found in the downtown area of Circleville.
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Downtown area offers dining, boutiques and gift shops
“Circleville’s downtown has several small, locally-owned shops, offering everything from home décor to clothes, gifts, and crafts. It’s a good place to spend an afternoon exploring and picking up something special,” Johnston says. Some cute shops include Betsey’s Boutique, Chic Rose Boutique, Christopher’s Boutique and Wittich’s Candy Shop, which has been selling candy here since 1840. The shop’s website says it’s the oldest family-owned and operated confectionery in the U.S.
Circleville’s downtown has several small, locally-owned shops, offering everything from home décor to clothes, gifts, and crafts.
Wittich’s Candy Shop in Circlevile, Ohio was opened in 1840.
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Ted Lewis Park offers anything from butterflies to birds to bike trails
The city operates five parks, including Ted Lewis Park, one of the city’s two sports parks. Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park has a large, rentable heated pavilion with a kitchenette. Its hiking and biking trails, butterfly garden and wetlands are perfect for nature lovers and bird watchers. Barthelmas Park has baseball diamonds, a basketball court, a soccer field and pickleball courts.
The residents of Circleville enjoy spending time at Ted Lewis Park.
Barthelmas Park in Circleville, Ohio features tennis and pickleball courts.
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Circleville High School students can apply for dual-credit classes at Ohio Christian University
The Circleville City School District serves over 2,000 students, with one elementary, middle, and high school. Niche gives the district a C-minus overall grade. Circleville High School students can apply to take classes for college credit right in town at Ohio Christian University.
Circleville High School in Circleville, Ohio is rated C-minus by niche.
Circleville Middle School in Circleville, Ohio serves the children in grades 6-8.
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Circleville Pumpkin Show draws thousands
One look at Circleville’s water tower tells visitors this is a place that loves pumpkins. That affection peaks during the Circleville Pumpkin Show in October when the city blocks off the streets for food trucks, a carnival and parades. The winner of the largest pumpkin contest in 2024 tipped the scales at over a metric ton. “Thousands of visitors come to this event from all over the country. It’s massive,” Ashley VanCleve, a Realtor with e-Merge.com, says.
The Circleville Pumpkin Show is the "Greatest Free Show on Earth" and is always held the 3rd Wednesday through Saturday in October.
Thousands of visitors come to the Circleville Pumpkin Show event from all over the country.
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U.S. Highways 22 and 23 offer easy access to Columbus and Dayton
U.S. Highway 23 runs through Circleville, giving commuters convenient access to Columbus 30 miles to the north. Traveling 10 more miles to the north brings travelers to the John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Highway 22 offers a straight shot into Dayton and the Dayton International Airport, 80 miles to the west.
Important to know
The average summer high is 86. The average winter low temperature is 21, with an average of just over two feet of snow. But these are just averages. “It’s unpredictable. This is Ohio. One week it’s cold, and the next week it’s hot. There’s at least one tornado that goes through here every summer,” VanCleve says.
In the past decade, violent crime reports peaked in 2017 and dropped to a low in 2021, rising slightly through 2023. Property crime reports are half of what they were during a 2015 peak.
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