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Thinking About The Columbus, OH Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Columbus. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

83/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

Population

1,002,069

Median Home

$233K

Median Income

$75K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 1,002,069, Columbus is a major OH city. Median household income is $75K with homes valued around $233K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Columbus, OH. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$233K

Vacancy Rate

6.0%

Owner-Occupied

56%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for the largest 12 of 47 ZIP codes in Columbus, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

43230

Area Stats

Pop: 58,079

Home Value: $261K

43228

Area Stats

Pop: 57,406

Home Value: $184K

43229

Area Stats

Pop: 55,168

Home Value: $188K

43232

Area Stats

Pop: 46,881

Home Value: $136K

43207

Area Stats

Columbus Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Lewis Center Area

Home: $403K11 mi away

Dayton Area

Home: $191K66 mi away

Maineville Area

Home: $279K82 mi away

Goshen Area

Home: $191K82 mi away

Mason Area

Home: $379K84 mi away

Livability Grades

How Columbus stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA-

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 47 most populated zip codes for Columbus and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.