Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
10%
Lewis Center
Lewis Center, OH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,303
Population
37,891
Renter Mix
22% Rent
A quiet suburban community on the north side of Columbus.
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Tucked along the east bank of the Olentangy River in Delaware County, Lewis Center sits about 20 miles north of Columbus with quick interstate access and the suburban ease that draws people from the city. Highbanks Metro Park winds through the area with trails, ravines, and meadows for hiking and wildlife watching, while Alum Creek Lake offers boating, fishing, and swimming just down the road. The Polaris shopping hub anchors the southern end of the community with extensive retail and dining options, while nearby Powell adds more choices along U.S. Route 23. The Olentangy Local School District consistently ranks among Ohio's top-rated systems.
Renters find a solid mix of spacious apartment communities, townhome-style rentals, and newer builds with updated finishes and amenities. Options range from studios to multi-bedroom floor plans with room to spread out. Whether you're commuting south on I-71 to Columbus or seeking a quieter base with suburban conveniences, Lewis Center delivers a low-key lifestyle with abundant green space and easy access to central Ohio.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$136,755
Average: $160,391
Education
17,087
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
21,822
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Lewis Center has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
42%
Other Education
58%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Lewis Center, OH is $1,103 for a studio, $1,321 for one bedroom, $1,732 for two bedrooms, and $2,617 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lewis Center has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,321/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$3,319/month
2,636 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,298/month
1,720 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Lewis Center, OH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
624 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
604 Students
Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
613 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
613 Students
Olentangy Shanahan Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,025 Students
Olentangy Orange Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,056 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,680 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Alum Creek State Park
- Shale Hollow Park
- Highbanks Metro Park
- Olentangy Indian Caverns
- Char-Mar Ridge Park
Airports
- John Glenn Columbus International
- Rickenbacker International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.