Profile for Westerville, Ohio, OH

The Anti-Saloon League moved its headquarters here in 1918

Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 38. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 1.1 per 1,000 people.

Well-known residents have included:
· Benjamin Russell Hanby, songwriter who composed "Up on the Housetop"

Coffee: National and regional coffee companies with outlets here include Panera Bread, Starbucks

Performing arts: Westerville Symphony

Nearby parks & recreation: Hoover Reservoir, Sharon Woods Metro Park, Thomas State Nature Preserve

Westerville attractions: Inniswood Metro Gardens

Historic sites and museums: Hanby House, Purdy Museum of Ceramics

Colleges and universities: Otterbein College

Gays & lesbians
National index: 100
Local index: 76

Quotes:
Westerville is generally regarded as the most straight-laced town of its size in the state and the 'dry capital' of America.
-- WPA Guide to Ohio, 1940

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Archives (1)

Cemeteries (50)

Colleges (2)

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Hotels (46)

Libraries (6)

Parks (6)

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26% of Westerville residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Westerville ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Westerville was $29,401, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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45% of Westerville residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Median rent in Westerville, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $530.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $1,337.

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Libraries in Westerville include Westerville Public Library ... View libraries

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Newspapers in Westerville include Westerville News & Public Opinion

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Franklin County supported John Kerry in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Westerville political report.

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The average commute time for Westerville workers is 22 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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