To the east of the Columbus area, verdant ranges and large home lots give Pataskala its own charm. Easy access to golf courses and multiple local parks in town make this semi rural retreat a reliable choice for fans of the great outdoors or families looking for a slower pace than Columbus’s larger suburbs.
Named after a Lenape term believed to refer to the nearby Licking River, Pataskala has a history dating back to 1851. Today, the area has seen a rise in housing interest and development thanks to its short distance from Columbus and the rest of the central Ohio metropolitan area.
Rural living can be found in Pataskala.
Just down I-70 from Pataskala you can find the outdoor music venue Legend Valley.
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Spacious suburban style for modest prices
Most of Pataskala’s were built between the 1970s and today. Multiple styles are common to the area, including craftsman homes, foursquares and ranchers, along with new traditional homes within dedicated subdivisions. Buyers can find a combination of existing homes and newly built ones. A typical three-bedroom, single-family home typically sells around $345,000. Smaller homes can be found near the $300,000 range, while most of the higher-end homes in the area are available near the $700,000 mark.
Pataskala’s more recently developed communities offer city-style lots with homes near each other. But buyers looking for privacy and space can find home lots between one and three acres in the northern portion of the city, offering plenty of space for a secluded retreat.
Teaching and learning in Licking County
Pataskala is served by the Southwest Licking School District within Licking County’s public school system. Elementary school students in the district are assigned one of three schools based on grade level. Kirkersville Elementary School serves kindergarteners and 1st graders and holds a B-plus grade on Niche. Second- and third-grade students attend Pataskala Elementary, ranked with a B grade on Niche. Fourth and fifth graders go to Watkins Intermediate School, which holds a B grade on Niche. Middle-grade learners attend Watkins Middle School, which holds a B-minus grade on Niche. Older students in the area study at Watkins Memorial High, which has a B-minus grade on Niche. The high school’s rugby program has had seven state playoff appearances since being established in 2016.
Younger students just east of Columbus may attend Etna Elementary School.
Many kids move to Watkins Middle School after elementary school.
Licking Heights High School serves many Licking County communities.
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An easy commute to Columbus
Commuters traveling into the Columbus area from Pataskala can easily access the Discovery City by driving west on OH-16/Broad Street. Residents can expect a 20- to 22-mile drive from the Main Street area into downtown Columbus. On-demand public transit trips are offered between points in Pataskala and the surrounding area by the Licking County Transit Board.
Lynds Fruit Farm has a number of orchards in Pataskala.
Shop small on Main Street or stock up on Broad Street
Shoppers looking to discover Pataskala’s unique charm will find it in the shops along Main Street. The Ivory Barn offers custom farmhouse-style home décor, while Out of This World Collectibles sells vintage toys and games across the street. Handcrafted gifts and goods line the shelves at Local Talent Marketplace. The Nutcracker Family Restaurant offers a 1950s-styled diner experience, and in the summertime, The Dairy Hut serves up soft-serve ice cream and hot dogs.
Familiar Ohio shopping staples are available along Broad Street, one of Pataskala’s major thoroughfares. The Hazelwood Shopping Center offers reliable standbys like Kroger and Dollar Tree alongside local eats like Elliot’s Wood Fired Kitchen and Ziggy’s Bar and Grill. Staying on Broad Street for about a mile west of the city, residents can find Target, Meijer, Lowe’s and more in Reynoldsburg.
Meet your athletic paradise in Municipal Park and more
Pataskala’s local parks and recreation system maintains seven community parks. The city’s first dedicated park, Municipal Park, provides a swimming pool, soccer field, baseball diamond and volleyball. Visitors can also find a shelter with grills and electricity, as well as a playground. Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park offers two playgrounds, a fishing pond and two trails to hike or bike.
Pataskala’s local government also offers youth soccer and swim lessons. Active adults can join a walking club, register for a soccer league or join a softball team. Esports programs are also available for youth and adults. Golfing enthusiasts can enjoy some leisure time at Broadview Golf Course or the Cumberland Trail Golf Club.
Buckeye State Park is not too far from Pataskala.
Freedom Park is a great option for residence in the area.
Willow Run Golf Course is just another golfing in Pataskala.
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Concerts and merriment, close to home
Fans of live music won’t have to travel out to Columbus to enjoy a night on the town. Local bars like CJ O’Malley’s Irish Pub and the Cock ‘n Bull Saloon regularly host local bands and DJs throughout the week. The Draft House on Depot offers food trucks and trivia nights in a casual, self-serve bar setting.
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Harrison is an old-fashioned neighborhood in an old-fashioned town. This 30-square mile neighborhood in the City of Pataskala in Licking County benefits from the well-run city services and quaint history of the small city, while its large land mass has allowed for the development of subdivisions such as Beechwood Trails. Local government employee John Singleton says, "People move here for the wide-open spaces."
Beechwood Trails is a 6-square-mile census-designated place on the north side of Harrison. Winding roads and cul-de-sacs peppered with eponymous beech trees abut large farms. Three-bedroom colonial-inspired homes built in the late 20th century are listed for under $350,000 in this subdivision. Closer in toward the city center, luxury subdivisions such as the Ravines of Hazelwood are filled with new constructions of homes designed as a cross between a modern farmhouse and a Cape Cod. Three bedrooms on these new streets are listed for under $500,000. In the west of the neighborhood, there are tracts large and small, selling for under $70,000 an acre.
Pataskala Elementary School is in the charming town center of Pataskala and received a B on the school rankings website Niche. A few blocks east of Harrison in the township of Etna are the adjacent campuses of Watkins Middle and Watkins Memorial High Schools. Both received B-minuses on Niche, and Watkins High recently transitioned students to the Google Classroom suite of learning programs.
Harrison commuters may hope on Interstate 70 to reach Downtown Columbus 20 miles west, typically a 20-minute drive during rush hour. State Route 16 runs through Harrison, providing a more relaxing and scenic route into Columbus. Pataskala has no bus service, so residents need cars to get around.
Of course, if you live in downtown Pataskala, you could do without a car, provided you work and play here. The old colonial homes are lovely around here, and with the South Fork Licking River running right through town, Pataskala can feel like a small American town out of time. There is a train crossing through downtown Main Street, and the well-preserved prewar Victorian and Italianate storefronts have thriving businesses. Inside a little prewar shotgun shack is The Depot Street Pub and Grub. The sign hanging outside is straight out of Bonnie and Clyde, and visitors can order a mean cheeseburger inside or through the takeout window. Depot Street Coffeehouse serves coffee in the mornings and beer in the evenings. A couple of blocks away, the Pataskala Farmers Market opens every Friday all summer, featuring a cornucopia of local and artisanal food and goods. For the colder months, there's a big new Kroger in town.
A short walk away, Pataskala Municipal Park is an extensive park with playgrounds, sports fields, a paved trail through the woods and a small creek. Outside of town, Beechwood Trails Park and Pool is a private green space with a pool and its own farmers market in the subdivision of the same name. The Broadview Golf Course is a private course newly designed by a local architect. The 18-hole course is popular for its native landscape.
Property Mix - Square Feet
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Demographics
Total Population
19,809
Median Age
40
Population under 18
25.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
17.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$89,483
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$99,421
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
92.5%
College Graduates
26.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
10.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.9%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
85°F
Annual Snowfall
19''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®®
24/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®®
0/ 100
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