The heart of this Columbus suburb is the historic Uptown District, whose buildings look much as they did in 1858. Original 19th-century homes are interspersed with cozy bed and breakfasts; nearby Otterbein College offers quiet walkways and shade trees.

Westerville is nationally recognized as one of "America's Best Places to Live" by Money Magazine, its second consecutive ranking on the list.  Featuring fantastic safety services, more than 40 parks, a community recreation center and 23 miles of leisure paths, Westerville offers unmatched services, programs and opportunities to our residents, visitors and businesses. 

Many residents make the 15-minute commute to the city, although Westerville has also brought businesses into the area by providing tax abatements for new construction.A community center built in 2001, plus more than 40 parks and recreational facilities, offer entertainment for every age. --D.G.

 Westerville operates 16 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. For the 16th consecutive year, Westerville Schools earned the “What Parents Want” in education designation from School Match. The Class of 2008 earned more that $25 million in scholarship offers and, on average, more than 80 percent of Westerville School District graduates pursue a post-secondary education at colleges and universities around the world.