Ohio

Ohio Relocation Information

Ohio is bordered by Michigan and Lake Erie on the north, by Pennsylvania and West Virginia on the east, by Kentucky on the south, and by Indiana on the west. Ohio is the 34th largest state by area, and with a population of approx. 11.4 million, is the 7th most populous state. Major industries in Ohio include manufacturing (steel, cars, airplanes, rubber products, chemicals, plastics), farming, and mining (coal). Ohio os admitted to the Union as the 17th state on March 1, 1803.

The name Ohio derives from the Iroquois Indian word meaning "good river" or "large river." The nickname of the state of Ohio is "The Buckeye State". Ohio State University is located in the capital city of Columbus.

Ohio has several state taxes, including a personal income tax, state sales tax, and property taxes.

State Capital: Columbus
State Motto: "With God, All Things Are Possible"
State Bird: Cardinal
State Flower: Scarlet carnation
State Song: Beautiful Ohio
State Tree: Buckeye
State Gem: Flint

State Relocation Information Guide

State Ranking:
Most Liveable State: 37
Lowest Overall Taxes: 44
Best Environment for Education: 31
Lowest Crime: 28

In 2008, Coldwell Banker looked at the cost of a typical 2,200-square-foot house with 4 bedrooms, 2 1/2 bathrooms, a family room and a two-car garage. The neighborhood - a more subjective measure - is one "typical for corporate middle-management transferees." The following is a sample of cities in the state:

Akron	135780
Canton	139667
Cincinnati	243583
Cleveland	196167
Columbus	236924
Dayton	177750
Harrison	207483

Cities in the state that ranked in the top 100 "Best Places to Live" by CNNMoney.com include:

Columbus
Mentor

Major cities in Ohio include Cleveland, Cincinnati Akron, Dayton, Columbus, the capital, and Toledo.

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