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Columbiana is officially one of the nicest places in America
Many small cities across America might claim to be friendly communities, and rightly so. However, Columbiana is one of the few that can truly claim the title. It was voted "The Nicest Place in America" by Reader's Digest in 2019. "We're just a small Ohio city, and we're best known for how friendly our community is," says Bridget Wolsonovich, executive director of the Columbiana Chamber of Commerce. A resident entered Columbiana into the competition, and the community's enthusiastically supportive spirit was the deciding factor. "We got noticed for our inclusivity," Wolsonovich says. "We have theater productions and community events that involve everyone in the community. Everyone is so supportive and takes so much pride in the events." Even as Columbiana grows, the community is committed to maintaining a small-town focus where everyone has a chance to shine.
Columbiana is full of many green spaces to enjoy on a sunny day.
Columbiana OH was named the "Nicest Place in America" by Readers Digest in 2019.
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Early-1900s homes in the city and new suburbs outside
Main Street and Park Avenue are the foundations of the residential area's gridded streets at the city's center. The median home price is about $230,000. Housing options in the city range from pre-1920s cottages and bungalows to 1970s ranch-style homes. On each street, homes sit on grassy lawns with lots of shade trees. Outside the main grid are small tract developments with 1990s and 2000s New Traditional homes that typically sell above the median price. Firestone Farms is the highest-priced of these suburban communities outside of Columbiana. Its larger and newer New Traditional homes can cost over $700,000. The development is accompanied by a commercial plaza with restaurants, shops, a doctor's office and other businesses.
Find yourself a New Traditional home on a larger lot in Columbiana.
There are ranch homes under the trees of Columbiana.
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The No. 1 school district in Columbiana County
The Columbiana Exempted Village School District is the best district in Columbiana County, according to Niche. Niche gives the district an A-minus overall grade. The district has three schools. Joshua Dixon Elementary gets a B-plus rating. Columbiana Middle earns an A-minus, and Columbiana High receives a B-plus.
All signs lead to Columbiana High School serving Columbiana students.
Enter South Side Middle School, also known as Columbiana Middle, and be changed for ever.
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Main Street is the center of activity
The roundabout clock at the intersection of Main Street and Park Avenue marks the city's center. The blocks around it are home to many local businesses, but Main Street is the center of activity. "Main Street is super walkable," Wolsonovich says. "And it's just very visually charming." Generations Café and Carla's Corner Café are Main Street staples, as well as boutiques like Sweet & Stylish on Main. Birdfish Brewing on Park Avenue is a couple of blocks away. Columbiana even has a Dutch district on the north end of Main Street, marked by establishments like Das Dutch Haus Restaurant. It's across from Sparkle Market, the local supermarket. "There are so many great spots, and now there are new places like Homestead Kitchen and Sabi's in the new Town Center area." These are in the Town Center at Firestone Farms — the plaza accompanying the new development.
Enter the roundabout in the center of Columbiana and find your direction.
Columbiana folks like to check out Das Dutch Village Shops just outside of town.
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Community-focused programming at the Columbiana Arts Theater
Columbiana has a number of events that celebrate local creativity, like Music and Chalk on Main. However, the community takes the most pride in productions at the Columbiana Arts Theater. Twice a year, the Squeaky Wheel Theater Company puts on plays with casts made entirely of community members with disabilities.
The Columbiana Arts Theater is the center of the Columbiana community.
Catch a show at the Columbiana Arts Theater in Columbiana.
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Ponds, pools, courts and a football field at Firestone Park
Firestone Park is Columbiana's primary recreation space. This 68-acre park is a block from the city's center. It has plenty of green space, a small lake and gardens that can be explored on paved walking paths. There are also Little League fields, tennis facilities, a pool and a football field that hosts youth league games. Hippley Gardens is a whimsical display in the residential streets to the north. Tucked between homes, this garden has a fairytale-like setting with child-sized cottages, gnomes and statues of recognizable cartoon characters. Golfers can play at two public facilities, Valley Golf Club or Links at Firestone Farms.
Make time to walk around Hippley Gardens next time you are in Columbiana.
Play 18 holes at Valley Golf Course just outside of Columbiana.
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Pittsburgh is just over 60 miles away
During the work week, most commuters drive across the Pennsylvania state line to Pittsburgh. It's just over 60 miles southeast on Interstate 76, and Pittsburgh International Airport is just under 45 miles in the same direction. Youngstown is the closest larger Ohio city, almost 20 miles north on Interstate 680. State Route 14 connects Columbiana to the neighboring small town of Salem, 10 miles west. Salem is home to Salem Regional Medical Center, the nearest large hospital.
Pittsburgh is just over 60 miles southeast of Columbiana.
The Salem Regional Medical Center is not far from Columbiana.
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On average, homes in Columbiana, OH sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 69 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbiana, OH over the last 12 months is $141,780, up 128% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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