Dublin

Dublin, situated within Franklin, Delaware, and Union counties, is a delightful community with approximately 48,800 residents according to the 2022 Census.

This suburb of Columbus, Ohio, was initially settled around 1802, but it did not become known as Dublin, Ohio, until after 1810.

The community received its name in honor of one of the founder's native city, Dublin, Ireland.

By 1970, the population was around 680. However, the construction of Interstate 270 spurred rapid growth in the area.

The decision by several corporations, including Wendy’s International and Ashland Inc, to establish their headquarters in Dublin contributed to its continued expansion.

By 1987, Dublin was officially designated as a city, with a population of about 5,000 at that time.

Education in Dublin, Ohio

Residents in Dublin are zoned for the Dublin City School District, which includes a number of high-performing public schools, including:

• Thirteen elementary schools
• Sells Middle School
• Davis Middle School
• Grizzell Middle School
• Karrer Middle School
• Coffman High School
• Scioto High School
• Jerome High School

In 1996, the district gained praise in the documentary Children in America's Schools with Bill Moyers. The documentary, Dublin was named the best school district in the country.

For those seeking higher education, there are branches of Columbus State Community College and Franklin University located within the city

Things to Do in Dublin

One of the city’s major attractions throughout the year is the Memorial Tournament, which is considered a stop on the PGA Tour. 

In addition, residents enjoy access to a number of golf courses in the area, including the Riviera Golf club, Tartan Fields Golf Club and the Nicklaus-designed Country Club at Muirfield.

What’s more, the city is also home to more than 1,000 acres of public park, featuring scenic bike trails, walking paths and more!

The Dublin Community Recreation Center and the Scioto River also provide recreational options for residents.

And every year, Dublin hosts a number of high-profile holiday events, including a 4^th of July concert, a St. Patrick’s Day parade and the Dublin Irish Festival. 

Relocating to Dublin, Ohio

This Ohio community is also well positioned within the greater Columbus area.  Several major thoroughfares, including Interstate 270, U.S. Highway 33 and State Route 161, are located near Dublin. 

This means that residents are always within just a short drive of several regional attractions in Columbus and beyond, including:

• Ohio State University
• Columbus Blue Jackets hockey games
• Columbus Clippers baseball games
• Columbus Crew soccer games
• Shopping and dining in downtown Columbus
• And more!

If you’re interested in learning more about what makes Dublin such a special place to live, contact us, The Greenwell Group, today.