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Upper Arlington.
Upper Arlington is an older, established suburb just northwest of downtown Columbus, inside the I-270 loop. The Thompson brothers founded it in 1913 as a planned garden city, and the historic Old Arlington area south of Lane Avenue still shows that design, with mature trees, wide lawns, and homes from the early 1900s. North of Lane Avenue you find ranch-style homes built after World War II. The Tremont and Northam areas put many families within walking distance of schools and parks.
Upper Arlington at a glance
- $703K
- Median price
- 30 days
- On market
- Upper Arlington City Schools
- School district
- Upper Arlington Schools · OhioHealth Riverside · Ohio State
- Key employers
Median sale price and time on market: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. A median is the middle of the market, not your home. Homes here close well above and below it. For your number, ask and I will run it personally.
Upper Arlington market, by the numbers
- 102%
- Sale-to-list
- 1.3 mo
- Months of supply
- 62
- Homes sold that month
- +8.2%
- Price vs a year ago
Source: Redfin Data Center, all residential, May 2026.
Who lives in Upper Arlington
- $150,993
- Median household income
- 79.1%
- Homes owner-occupied
- 36,319
- Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 (ACS 5-year).
Selling in Upper Arlington
Upper Arlington has its own rules.
Generic Columbus-agent treatment misses what is specific to Upper Arlington: the comp adjustments that matter on these blocks, the school-calendar timing, and the buyer pool that actually shops here. Three things every Upper Arlington seller should know before talking to any agent:
- 1
Much of the housing stock is older, so updated kitchens, baths, and systems tend to stand out and draw stronger offers in this market.
- 2
The Upper Arlington City School District is a primary reason buyers shop here, so homes near the schools and Northam Park often attract a deep pool of family buyers.
- 3
Lot character matters in the older sections. Mature trees, larger lots, and walkable blocks in Old Arlington can support pricing above similar square footage elsewhere.
The full version
The Upper Arlington Seller Playbook
The net sheet at the Upper Arlington median, the buyer pool, and the prep plan for this price band. Free.
Living in Upper Arlington
What the address actually comes with.
Daily life here centers on the parks, longtime shops, and a calendar of community events.
The Mallway in Old Arlington
The 1920s Mallway shopping district is Upper Arlington's original commercial heart: stone storefronts, awnings, and tree-lined walks on the National Register of Historic Places.
Northam Park
A central city park next to the Tremont Center area, with ball fields, tennis courts, the Tremont Pool, and the main public library nearby.
Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts Festival
A free juried arts festival held at Northam Park every Labor Day since 1966, drawing thousands of visitors and about 120 artists.
Tremont Center
A neighborhood shopping center that opened in the early 1950s and still houses longtime local businesses.
Chef-O-Nette
A classic drive-in style diner at Tremont Center that has served the community since 1955.
Scioto Country Club
A private golf and country club open since 1916, with a course shaped by the architect Donald Ross.
Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under open licenses. Full photo credits.
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Either way, the first step is the same: get the playbook, read it on your own time, and call when it raises questions.
Aaron Leddy · REALTOR® · Red 1 Realty · Serving Central Ohio
