The Van Steyn Group

What makes the City of Powell one of the best places to live in the United States? According to CNN/Money Magazine,  jobs, education, crime rate and access to leisure activities earned us that title. Since receiving that distinction, the accolades have continued. Early in 2010, Delaware County, the portion of central Ohio that Powell calls home, was named one of the "Best Places to Get Ahead" in the U.S. by Forbes.com. Forbes.com has also called Delaware County one of the country's five best places to raise a family, based on cost of living, reasonably priced homes, quality of schools and short commute times.

There’s just something magical about the City of Powell. Maybe it’s the sense of tranquility you feel as you drive through the scenic Olentangy Valley countryside that leads to the heart of our quaint and lovely downtown. Perhaps it’s the way we conduct business by treating customers like longtime friends. Or maybe it’s how neighbors talk to one other, displaying the strong sense of community upon which our City is built.

Everything feels so warm and inviting, and somehow familiar. As you leisurely stroll through our historic downtown, you bask in the ambience of old-fashioned homes and antique shops intermingled with upscale restaurants and progressive businesses. Suddenly, it becomes very clear why you’ve been called here. Powell is welcoming you home.

Powell is proud to have been named a Tree City USA by The National Arbor Day Foundation for 12 years in a row. The Tree City USA program is sponsored by The National Arbor Day Foundation in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and the USDA Forest Service.
 
To be considered as a Tree City USA, Powell had to meet four standards: to have an organized tree board or department, a tree care ordinance in place, a comprehensive community forestry program and an Arbor Day observance.

As a Tree City USA community, the trees our City plants and cares for today will cool and beautify our community, increase property values, help clean the air and water, and conserve energy for generations to come.

Powell residents are treated to ample City services and conveniences, miles of walking and biking trails, access to eight award-winning parks, the choice between two top-notch school systems and thoughtfully planned neighborhoods.

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