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Columbus, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Fairfield County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
906,480
Population
4,092/sq mi density
$65,327
Median Income
$37,189 per capita
$234,500
Home Value
$243,005 Zillow
$1,224
Median Rent
28.2% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
503
Violent Crime/100K
3,308 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,327 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$234,500 home value, $1,224/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
503 violent crimes/100K (32% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$234,500
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
5% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
414,823
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$234,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$243,005
Median Sale Price
$286,000
Median List Price
$289,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.3%
Owner-Occupied
55.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$873/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,092/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,388/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,550/mo
Census median rent:
$1,224/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,415/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
59 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
629
Price Drops
20.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$184
Active Inventory
1,905
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
44.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $234,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $243,005 |
| Median Sale Price | $286,000 |
| Median List Price | $289,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $184 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,224 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,415 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $873 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,092 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,388 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,550 |
Market
| Days on Market | 59 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.5% |
| Homes Sold | 629 |
| Active Inventory | 1,905 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $184 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 44.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 414,823 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 28.2% |