Columbus metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Lake Darby, OH
$337,450Median listing price
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About Lake Darby
Lake Darby is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio, United States, located mostly in Prairie Township and partly in Brown Township. It is more commonly known among locals as Darby Estates, which is also the name of the older housing development there, with the newer development called "West Point".
Home prices in Lake Darby
The median listing price in Lake Darby is $337,450.
Top places in Lake Darby
- With Lake Darby
- A Great blue heron (Ardea herodias) in of the Darby Bend lakes at Prarie Oaks Metro Park.
Commuting from Lake Darby
- Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~25 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~12.8 miles).
- COTA bus service operates throughout Franklin County — check COTA for current routes and schedules serving Lake Darby.
- All drive times are estimates; verify against current routing before a move.
Schools in Lake Darby
Public schools: Hilliard City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lake Darby FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lake Darby, OH?
The median listing price in Lake Darby is $337,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Lake Darby, OH?
Approximate drive to downtown Columbus: ~25 minutes (estimate; straight-line distance ~12.8 miles). - Which school district serves Lake Darby, OH?
Lake Darby is served by Hilliard City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.