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Heather Taylor
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Last Modified: January 19, 2026

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Northland Neighborhood Overview

16of 27 Columbus Neighborhoods

Sambusas, Strip-Mall Glow, And CMAX Zoom

🧭Generally defined as the area: Interstate 270 north, Interstate 71 west, Morse Road south, and Interstate 270 east, enclosing Forest Park, Sharon Woods, Maize Morse, Northgate, and Woodward Park

📌Well known for: Northland Mall lore which was demolished in 2020 after decades of decline, global eats (Somali, Ethiopian, Mexican, Asian markets and restaurants everywhere on Morse Road), endless ranches (1960s suburban housing stock)

👕You'll fit in if: you worship coupons and razor lawns, the yard game is serious here

👍Locals live here because: split level bargains, Interstate 71 zips

👎The downsides are: Morse traffic, ranch quirks, relentless leaf bags

✨The general vibe is: Suburban mosaic with immigrant sparkle, one of Columbus's most diverse neighborhoods with incredible authentic food

Yard proud commuters hoarding coupons and hitting multiple grocery stores for the best deals

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Some of the Northland hotspots include: Easton Town Center (nearby), Saraga International Grocery, Antrim Park, Sharon Woods Metro Park, and Northern Lights Shopping Center.
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Heather Taylor — Ohio Local Expert

At Snappy Scout, I combine lived experience with real neighborhood data to cut through the hype and help you make clearer decisions about where to move.

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Moving to Northland - Make Sense Of Your Next Move

Whether you're new to Columbus or deciding which part of the city fits you best, Snappy Scout cuts through the noise and shows you what living here is really like. If you're still finding your way, start with our Moving to Columbus guide for the big-picture view — or compare Northland against other parts of the city in our Columbus neighborhood guide.