New Albany

CBUS attracts visitors from New Albany and beyond with its ropes course.
Rocky Fork Metro Park is located off of E. Walnut Street in New Albany.
Downtown New Albany is a great place to go on an afternoon stroll and do some window shopping.
New Albany is a lush and thriving community that has a small town feel with big city vibes.

New Albany, OH Area Guide

Avg Rent

$1,376

Population

10,643

Renter Mix

14% Rent

A Columbia suburb with a reputation for excellence

Suburb Commuter Upscale Schools Safe

New Albany, OH, sits 15 miles northeast of Columbus, offering a suburban setting known for its Georgian-style architecture and tree-lined streets. The Market Square district features the Columbus Metropolitan Library branch alongside shops and restaurants. Residents enjoy an extensive network of leisure trails and parks, including Bevelhymer Park and the Rose Run stream corridor. Golf enthusiasts have access to the New Albany Country Club course, designed by Jack Nicklaus, and the New Albany Links course.

Housing choices include apartments, townhomes, and single-family residences in neighborhoods such as Ashberry Ridge, Windsor, and The Farms. The area benefits from major employers, including Abercrombie & Fitch's corporate headquarters, Facebook's data center, and Mount Carmel New Albany Surgical Hospital. The Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts hosts performances throughout the year, while the community celebrates its heritage each May with the Founders Day celebration featuring parades and festivals.

Explore the City

Rocky Fork Metro Park is located off of E. Walnut Street in New Albany.

Downtown New Albany is a great place to go on an afternoon stroll and do some window shopping.

New Albany is a lush and thriving community that has a small town feel with big city vibes.

Bevelhymer Park is home to central Ohio's largest outdoor pickleball network.

Hoover Reservoir Park visitors can explore 4,700 acres of parkland on hikes or kayak ventures near New Albany.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$203,991

Average: $211,144

Education

5,370

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

5,813

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

41 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 18% of Residents

Under 20

30%

Over 65

13%

Housing Distribution

New Albany has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
14%
Non-Renters
86%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
48%
Other Education
52%

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in New Albany, OH is $1,356 for one bedroom, $1,760 for two bedrooms, and $2,404 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Albany has decreased by -2.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,356/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$3,051/month
2,410 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in New Albany, OH

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

New Albany Primary School

Public

Grades K-5

993 Students

New Albany Elementary 2-3

Public

Grades 2-3

576 Students

New Albany Early Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-5

468 Students

New Albany Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

745 Students

New Albany High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,567 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Blendon Woods Metro Park
  • Rocky Fork Metro Park
  • Inniswood Gardens
  • Weitkamp Observatory
  • Sharon Woods Metro Park

Airports

  • John Glenn Columbus International
  • Rickenbacker International

Top Apartments in New Albany

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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.