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Columbus, OH

Aggregated across 22 ZIP codes in Columbus.

Population: 557,774 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Columbus, OH is $261,367 — down 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $304,718 after a median 52 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,437/month. 192 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,367

Typical home value

-1.3%

1-year change

52

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$261,367
1-year appreciation
-1.3%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+15.4%
10-year appreciation
+127.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2023)
$274,506
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$304,718
Median list price
$304,457
Median price per sqft
$199
1-year sale-price change
+5.0%
Median days on market
52 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1,743
For-sale inventory
1,883
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
1,974
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
644

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,437/mo
1-year rent change
+2.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,602/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,909/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,172/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)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
192
Elementary schools
109
Middle schools
24
High schools
42
Charter schools
68
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
YB Columbus Community School, Graham Elementary and Middle School, Westwood Preparatory Academy
Schools include
YB Columbus Community School, Graham Elementary and Middle School, Westwood Preparatory Academy, Weinland Park Elementary School, Clinton Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
520
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
54.6°F
Average high
64.1°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.1 in
Annual snowfall
10.1 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)
52
Days with Good air quality
150
Days with Moderate air quality
205
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
3
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
45
Nearest airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK) (1 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
19
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL, MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S, GRANT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,563 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1964
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
658,496
Average weekly wage
$1,415
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10,494

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

How it compares

ColumbusState medianUS median
Typical home value$261,367$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$304,718$242,250$325,000
Median days on market52 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,437/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Columbus, OH?
$261,367.
What is the median sale price in Columbus, OH?
$304,718.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbus, OH?
Median days on market: 52 days.
What is typical rent in Columbus, OH?
Typical rent: $1,437/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbus, OH?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding, winter weather.
Is Columbus, OH in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 520 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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?
192 schools (109 elementary, 24 middle, 42 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Columbus, OH walkable?
Walkability index: 14.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbus, OH?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbus, OH?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Columbus

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