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Apr 6, 2017 · French and English explorers came and went, even setting up trading posts in Ohio as early as the 1660's, but nobody was willing to actually live here. That is, until a daring group of New Englanders hatched a plan in 1787.
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#1. Affordable housing market
If I had to wager a bet, I’d bet that most newcomers end up moving to Ohio for the sole purpose of (finally) buying a home. If so, they’re smart to do so! Ohio consistently ranks as one of the most affordable states to buy a home(last year it was ranked the 7th cheapest state to purchase a home). Take Cincinnati for example. The average salary is an impressive $74,000 yet the median home price is only $230,000. This income-to-house-price ratio is unheard of in America these days. There’s no d...
#2. The overall low cost of living in Ohio
Going hand-in-hand with low housing prices, the overall cost of living in Ohio is some of the lowest in the country. You can live comfortably on less because most everyday expenses are well below the national average. Everything from groceries, haircuts, eating out and transportation will be cheaper than most other US cities. Speaking from personal experience, I was surprised by the affordability of living in Ohio when I first moved here. This is especially true for my “eating and playing” bu...
#3. Outdoor recreation
One of the biggest perks of living in Ohio is having daily access to outdoor recreation. From hiking and mountain biking to swimming and fishing — Ohio can scratch almost any itch. It’s pretty easy to live an active lifestyle after moving to Ohio, but you need to know where to look. If helpful, some of my favorite natural areas are: Mohican State Park, Nelson Ledges Quarry Park and Hocking Hills State Park. Worth noting: As much as I love being able to play outside, I don’t want to fool you....
#1. The state’s reputation is a hurdle
Well, here’s an honest con of living in Ohio — we (arguably) have the most boring reputation of any US state. I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve heard a joke about living in Ohio. Well, since moving to Ohio, I can tell you that there’s plenty of locals that take pride in the state, but there’s a heck of a lot of newcomers that need to warm up to the same level of enthusiasm. It’s almost like you need to get over the hurdle of “living in Ohio” so that you can make that statement unapo...
#2. People seem to get stuck in Ohio
Something most folks don’t realize before moving to Ohio is that a lot of the people living in Ohio were born in the state.In fact, 71% of the population was born and raised in Ohio, which is an abnormally high rate. What does this mean for daily life? Your conversations will revolve around Ohio and politics. It’s estimated that less than 37% of residents have passports, so international travel isn’t a topic you’ll come across often. I say this because the lack of excitement (for adventure, d...
#3. Moving to Ohio? Learn about the rust belt
You’ll hear the Rust Belt mentioned from time to time, so take a moment to learn about the meaning before moving to Ohio. The rust belt is a reference to US states in a state of decline. Think towns ripe with depression, high crime rates and poverty. These states used to teem with life during the country’s manufacturing era, but failed to keep up with the times and found themselves poverty-striking as factories started closing town. Large swaths of people lost their jobs and homes, which resu...
In sum, here’s a quick roundup of the pros and cons of living in (STATE). 1. Affordable housing market 2. The overall low cost of living in Ohio 3. Outdoor recreation 4. There’s three large cities 5. Top-notch sports culture 6. Great craft brew scene 7. Midwest friendliness 8. We’re America’s Test Market 9. The state’s reputation is one of boredom ...
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Jul 22, 2021 · For more than 14,000 years humans have lived in the region between Lake Erie and the Ohio River, now known as Ohio. Early Native American groups traveled across the landscape and hunted, gathered, and farmed in the area.
Amidst turmoil and expansion with the succession of wars and the American Revolution from 1747 to 1794, many settlers took the opportunity to obtain cheap and available land, seeking after their own prosperity. From that point on, the Indigenous communities in Ohio either left or remained unrecognized.
Jun 6, 2021 · Updated: Jun 6, 2021 / 08:44 AM EDT. Steubenville, Ohio (WTRF) – This weekend the Historic Fort Steuben takes families back into history – with a glimpse of what life was really like back in the late 18th Century. They call this the Ohio Valley Frontier Days.
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Jul 15, 2022 · The Treaty of Camp Charlotte was signed on October 19, 1774, along the banks of Scippo Creek, today in Ohio’s Pickaway County. The treaty opened lands south of the Ohio River to European settlement. It also invited the ire of Indigenous nations like the Shawnee and Mingo against the Virginians.
Dec 12, 2018 · 1. Ohio is unpretentious. 2. There are islands – no, really. 3. Ohioans love amusement parks. 4. And we also really love hot dogs… 5. …but it’s still easy to find innovative culinary creations. 6. The beer here is top shelf. 7. It’s easy to escape the cold. 8. The arts are taken very seriously. 9. Football is a religion. 10.
