With over 35,000 residents, Gahanna is one of Columbus's largest first-ring suburbs. Known for its convenient location, highly ranked schools and overall quality of life, many homeowners are attracted to it specifically because of its neighborly connections. "There's a lot of growth coming in," says Re/Max broker Tina Wedebrook. "But despite all that, you still know your neighbors." This attitude leads people to settle down in the area. "It's a diverse community in every sense of the word," says Laurie Jadwin, mayor of Gahanna since 2020. "You have older generations who live right next to people who just moved in."
With over 35,000 residents, Gahanna is one of Columbus's largest first-ring suburbs.
Gahanna_Havens Corners is an urban neighborhood in Columbus, Ohio.
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Tudor-Revivals in Rathburn Woods
The median price for real estate in Gahanna is in the mid-$300,000s, lower than the national median in the low $400,000s. Two-story contemporary and midcentury ranch-style houses are popular in Gahanna-Havens Corners , while Rathburn Woods is known for Colonial and Tudor-Revival styles. Cherry Bottom is known for two-story homes built in the late 20th century.
Most locals commute to Columbus or New Albany for work, says Wedebrook. "But we're bringing in our own job industry with companies like Orthopedic One," she says. "We don't have the bigger corporations here yet, but we're so close." The industrial sector and the Gahanna-Jefferson school district are other significant job creators in the area.
A Tudor style home in gahanna features a well-manicured front lawn.
A traditional two-story home in Gahanna_Havens Corners features an attached two-car garage.
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Community gardens and arboretums
The city has nearly 800 acres of green space and public facilities. Creekside Park is home to an arboretum, and the Geroux Herb Garden features several picturesque plots dedicated to different species of aromatic plants. Hannah Park has a community garden, athletic fields and an enclosed shelter for use year-round. "We've celebrated the Gahanna Easter Egg Hunt during snow storms and freezing rain — just close the doors and make a fire in the fireplace," says Westbrook.
A Community Garden is located at Friendship Park in Gahanna, Ohio.
The residents of Gahanna enjoy walking in Creekside Park located in the downtown area.
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Theatre and football at Lincoln High School
Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools has a grade of A-minus from Niche, which also considers it one of the top 10 school districts in the Columbus area. In addition to a successful athletics department, Lincoln High School is particularly well known for its work in the arts. "They have an incredible theatre program — it's just exceptional," says Jadwin. "Their football team is popular, too — we've had several players go on to the NFL." The high school's student news station has won several local Emmys—the most of any school in Ohio. "Honestly, they're better than a lot of professional TV stations I've watched," says Jadwin. A new high school is under construction and should be finished in 2026.
Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio is rated A by Niche.
Lincoln High School in Gahanna, Ohio features a football stadium.
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Herb Day celebrated every spring
Gahanna has a steady stream of celebrations throughout the year. "There's always something going on," says Westbrook. "A lot of family-friendly events, especially during the holidays." Known as "the greenest day of the year," Herb Day is an annual city event that brings a fragrant variety of flora-based vendors, local artists and an all-day plant sale. Other popular annual events are the summer Cinema Under the Stars, the Hops and Vine Festival and the Treelighting Ceremony at Creekside.
Tons of wild flowers can be spotted throughout Gahanna Woods Park in Gahanna_
Local artists perform at Creekside Park, Gahanna, Ohio.
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Short commutes for work
Interstate 270 and Route 62 are the main highways in Gahanna, providing a commute to downtown Columbus that's less than 9 miles. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is tucked against the city's southwestern border and sees 150 daily departing flights. Central Ohio Transit Authority provides public transportation with extensive bus routes throughout the region.
Shopping in the Creekside District
In addition to being a natural gathering space, the Creekside District is a mixed-use development featuring restaurants, retail, apartments and office space. "It's the heart of downtown," says Jadwin. "The designated outdoor refreshment area is popular."
Cold Stone Creamery is located at Creekside, Gahanna in the Gahanna-Havens Corners neighborhood.
Nostalgia Brewery offers in Gahanna-Havens Corners offers unique craft beers and cocktails.
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Important to know
Interstate 270 and Route 62 are the main highways in Gahanna, providing a commute to downtown Columbus that's less than 9 miles. John Glenn Columbus International Airport is tucked against the city's southwestern border and sees 150 daily departing flights. Central Ohio Transit Authority provides public transportation with extensive bus routes throughout the region.
On average, homes in Gahanna, OH sell after 20 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Gahanna, OH over the last 12 months is $380,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Terri Ann Barnett is the Co-owner and a realtor with RE/MAX Main Street. She began her career in real-estate in 2000 as part of Barnett Realty. In January, 2012, due to her successful sales record, the company was invited to join RE/MAX. Terri’s responsibilities include revenue growth and operations along with nurturing the agency’s client base (buyers and sellers) in Central Ohio. Terri is ranked in the top 5% of all RE/MAX realtors in Ohio. Prior to joining RE/MAX in 2012, Terri was Director of Marketing for the renowned international retail consulting firm, Management Horizons, Division of Price Waterhouse from 1981 – 1991. As such, she was responsible for Strategic Market Planning for the firm, Trade development in both the retail and manufacturing arenas, Advertising and Sales. Her personal client base consisted of forward-thinking companies such as; The Limited, Saks Fifth Ave., Federated Dept. Stores, Proctor & Gamble, McCormick Spice, AT&T, and Jacob Suchard Company, to name a few. Terri worked in the Hard Goods consumer goods industry as a marketing innovator for Columbus based Plaskolite from 1978-1981. Noted for her creativity and originality in supporting the Marketing efforts of this consumer goods manufacturer of extruded plastics. she organized and managed all trade show representation at industry shows. Directly after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, Terri accepted a position with Grumme A B, in Goteborg, Sweden. She worked on the planning and implementation of a variety of marketing and advertising campaigns for this consumer goods manufacturer. Terri graduated from The Ohio State University in 1978 where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing and then went on to earn her MBA in Marketing from The Ohio State University in 1984. Active in the community, Terri is a member of the board of trustees for Columbus Torah Academy, Congregation Torat Emet and is a volunteer for the Bikur Cholim Society, Annually, she works as a key member of the Columbus Community Kollel’s capital campaign and Co-Chair of Torat Emet’s capital campaign. She is the past Chair of the Columbus Torah Academy’s annual scholarship dinner and is also a past Chair of the cabinet. In 2012, Terri was recognized as a recipient of the Million Dollar Award and most recently received the President’s Prestige Award by the Columbus Board of Realtors. Terri lives in Bexley with her husband of 44 years. They have 3 married daughters and 8 grandchildren.
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