Westerville 's heritage dating back to 1809, natural beauty, and careful planning make it a special place to call home.  Located in the northeast corner of Ohio's fastest growing region, Westerville is a vital city of 37,000 residents, a leader in job creation, and it is located just 10 miles from the airport and the state capital of Columbus.

Westerville’s police, fire, and emergency medical response times all average less than four minutes and community oriented programs include the School Resource Officer Program (in conjunction with the Westerville City Schools), D.A.R.E., Kind Call, Neighborhood Watch, and womens’ self-defense courses, as well as separate citizen police and fire academies. For more information about any of these programs, call 614-901-6472.

The central Ohio news media routinely showers praise on Westerville’s snow removal services, the Westerville Electric Division provides electric services to all residents at prices lower than our neighboring suburbs, and the Ohio E.P.A. recognized the Westerville Water Division as having the best water system for similarly-sized communities in all of Ohio. The Westerville Service Department even instituted a non-toxic way to treat mosquitoes.

Recreational opportunities abound in Westerville with 41 different parks or recreation facilities, including a state-of-the-art community recreation center. For more information about the center or any lifelong learning offerings from the Parks & Recreation Department, call 614-901-6500.

Education
A stroll around town easily illustrates Westerville’s commitment to quality education on all levels. The Westerville School District maintains more than twenty schools, including three high schools and three specialized curriculum K-5 schools for the Arts, Global Studies, and Math/Science. Be it in the classroom with multiple National Merit Scholars annually, or on the field with state championships, excellence is the expectation not the goal. Otterbein College , a community and cultural staple since 1847, is annually rated as one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the country. Boasting 3,000 students from 30 states and more than 30 foreign countries, Otterbein offers more than 50 Baccalaureate and Master level majors. Always a trendsetter, Otterbein was the first institution of higher learning in the United States to admit women without restrictions, the first to include women on its faculty, and one of the first to admit students of color. Aside from Otterbein, there are a dozen other colleges and universities in central Ohio, providing a first-rate workforce for Westerville businesses.

Westerville offers other learning opportunities for those who want to continue their education but not necessarily in a formal environment. The Westerville Library was recently rated as the best library of its size in the United States, boasting 300,000+ resources and serving more than 65,000 cardholders. The Westerville Parks & Recreation Department is also one of the largest continuing education entities in central Ohio, offering a vast array of learning opportunities outside the classroom.

Neighborhoods
Part of  Westerville's charm is that history has been well preserved through the community's housing stock, regardless of the time in which the houses were built.  For those who want no maintenance issues, many new housing choices exist.  For those who want lots of land, Westerville offers that, too.  As a Tree City USA community, Westerville offers large numbers of trees and a unique, nature-oriented backdrop.  Yet, as the largest Columbus-area suburb, it also offers the convenience that people desire in today's fast-pace world.

Homes come in all shapes and sizes in Westerville, from the traditional starter home to executive lifestyle homes used for entertaining at the highest levels. Home seekers also have the choice of old vs. new, small lots vs. big lots, event homes with a more rural feel and those with more of a city-lifestyle slant. The Uptown District, with its historic shopping district, bed and breakfasts, and homes dating back to the 19 th century, is a sort of 21 st century Mayberry. Located next to Otterbein College, Uptown Westerville was the center of town when Westerville was founded in 1858, and it remains the heart of our city today. No matter what home is right for you, you can feel good knowing that Westerville is conveniently located to world class shopping and major interstates. Plus, the Port Columbus Airport and downtown Columbus (the Ohio state capitol) are less than 15 miles away from any Westerville location.

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