The story of this market
The typical home in Columbus, Ohio sells for about $300,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.7%), a market in balance. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+3%
OH · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Columbus, Ohio
The Columbus housing market is experiencing a period of stabilization as inventory levels rise, providing more options for buyers. While price appreciation has moderated compared to previous years, the market remains competitive due to steady demand and economic growth. The balance between supply and demand is shifting, creating a more sustainable environment for both buyers and sellers.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Columbus yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 27 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 3.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 16.01% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 16.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.714.7 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.414.5 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.310.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.17.7 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.77.5 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.72.9 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.70.5 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.50.6 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.42.7 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.714.7 mi
- Easton Town Center4.57.7 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.40.3 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.414.5 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.40.3 mi
- Otherworld4.69.3 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.70.8 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.80.3 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.60.2 mi
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.714.7 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Lou Berliner Sports Park4.52.1 mi
- Alum Creek State Park Beach4.515.9 mi
- Highbanks Metro Park4.813.3 mi
- Topgolf Columbus4.313.1 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.610.8 mi
- Blacklick Woods Golf Course4.310.7 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.16.8 mi
- Golf Club of Dublin4.212.5 mi
- Easton Town Center4.57.7 mi
- Polaris Fashion Place4.512.7 mi
- North Market Downtown4.70.7 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.36.7 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.410.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A series of parks and trails along the Scioto River that serves as a central recreational hub for the city.
A large mixed-use development featuring extensive retail, dining, and entertainment options.
Home to the Columbus Blue Jackets and a major venue for concerts and large-scale events.
Columbus is well-suited for families seeking affordable housing, young professionals drawn to the vibrant arts and tech scene, and investors looking for steady rental demand. The city offers a balanced lifestyle with urban amenities and suburban accessibility.
The city is served by Columbus City Schools, which faces ongoing challenges regarding academic performance and resource allocation. Many families seek out suburban districts within the metro area for higher-rated educational options.
The city is served by a network of major highways including I-70 and I-71, facilitating regional connectivity. Public transit is provided by COTA, which operates a bus system throughout the city.
Columbus offers a robust amenity base including the Scioto Mile, numerous local parks, and the Franklinton Arts District. Residents benefit from extensive greenway trails and a variety of shopping and dining districts like Easton Town Center.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the student population and young professionals. Vacancy rates remain relatively low, though new multi-family developments are increasing supply in urban cores.
The economy is anchored by The Ohio State University, state government, and a diverse mix of logistics, insurance, and technology firms. Momentum remains strong due to ongoing corporate investment and a growing population.
Columbus is a major hub for logistics, technology, and higher education, anchored by The Ohio State University and a growing corporate presence. Significant infrastructure investment and urban redevelopment projects continue to drive economic momentum.
Major planning efforts are focused on urban infill and the revitalization of corridors like East Main Street and the Airport Corridor. These projects aim to increase housing density and improve commercial infrastructure.
Parcels in Columbus are subject to various special districts, including school districts, library districts, and potential TIF or community authority districts for specific developments.
Columbus experiences crime rates that are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most prevalent issue. Local law enforcement continues to focus on community-based policing initiatives to address these trends.
The area faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Scioto River. Insurance markets remain stable, though premiums are sensitive to national trends in weather-related claims.
Property insurance markets are stable, with premiums reflecting regional weather risks and national trends in construction costs.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Researched annual trajectory for this city, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 8.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this city's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for Columbus city, Ohio.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.