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Homes in Columbus
Columbus is a city of houses: of its 23,035 homes, 68% are detached, 3% are townhouses and other attached houses and 27% are apartments or units in buildings of two or more homes.
The biggest building period was 1950 to 1979, which accounts for 33% of homes standing today; 29% are from 2000 or later. The median home dates from 1982. 61% of homes are lived in by their owners.
Nationally, Columbus's homes are older than those in 50% of the 881 US cities we have census figures for.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024. Estimates carry margins of error.
Whole-house orders
With 68% of homes detached, most orders here cover a whole house: bedrooms, a patio door, perhaps a bay. Put every window in one list in the designer so the louver size and colour match from the street, and if you have an HOA, send it the drawings before you order.
Out-of-square openings
With 48% of homes built before 1980, many openings have had decades to settle. Measure each one's width at the top, middle and bottom, and both diagonals. If the diagonals differ by more than about ¼ inch, add a mounting frame in the designer, or choose an outside mount so the shutter covers the uneven edges.
Fitting them in Columbus
Shutter Boys shutters are made for you to fit yourself: an inside or outside mount takes a drill, a level and our step-by-step guide. If you'd rather hire someone, a finish carpenter or blinds installer can fit them; ask on your quote and we'll tell you if we know one near you. You arrange and pay the installer directly.
Price your windows
Pick your look once, add every window, and see each one drawn and priced. Send it to us and we reply with your quote.