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Columbus, OH

Aggregated across 22 ZIP codes in Columbus.

Population: 557,774 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Columbus, OH is $262,458 — down 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $345,912 after a median 130 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,428/month. 194 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.4% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$262,458

Median home value

-1.6%

1-year change

130

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$262,458
1-year appreciation
-1.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.1%
5-year appreciation
+14.9%
10-year appreciation
+129.7%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$275,672
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$345,912
Median list price
$403,635
Median price per sqft
$198
1-year sale-price change
+4.7%
Median days on market
130 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
1,834
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
29 days
New listings (monthly)
709

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,428/mo
1-year rent change
+2.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,059/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,138/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,364/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,635/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,838/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.6 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
194
Elementary schools
108
Middle schools
28
High schools
42
Charter schools
69
School districts serving the area
YB Columbus Community School, Graham Elementary and Middle School, Columbus Performance Academy
Schools include
YB Columbus Community School, Graham Elementary and Middle School, Columbus Performance Academy, Westwood Preparatory Academy, Weinland Park Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Very High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (3 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.7°F
Average high
66.4°F
Average low
50.8°F
Annual precipitation
44.0 in
Annual snowfall
6.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
140
Days with Moderate air quality
209
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
201

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-4,629
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
151,918
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
114,123

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
51
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
895
Nearest airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
74
Hospitals include
MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRANT MEDICAL CENTER, MOUNT CARMEL EAST & WEST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
14
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,563 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
58.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,540
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
77.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
646,254
Average weekly wage
$1,309
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,991

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ColumbusState medianUS median
Median home value$262,458$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$345,912$242,250$325,000
Median days on market130 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,428/mo$1,394/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,540$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Columbus, OH?
$262,458.
What is the median sale price in Columbus, OH?
$345,912.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbus, OH?
Median days on market: 130 days.
What is typical rent in Columbus, OH?
Typical rent: $1,428/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbus, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
Is Columbus, OH in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Columbus, OH?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Columbus, OH?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Columbus, OH?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Air Force Plant 85, 3 mi.
How many schools serve Columbus, OH?
194 schools (108 elementary, 28 middle, 42 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Columbus, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 14.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbus, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbus, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 90.6 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Columbus

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