Investor-grade market analytics for Columbus, Ohio. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$317,223
+1.2% year-over-year
5.5%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Columbus, OH is in a stabilization phase with 1.2% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.97x, below the national average of 4.8x. Net negative migration (-1,699 returns/year) is reducing housing demand pressure. Climate risk remains low (24/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.5% is moderate, offering acceptable cash flow for leveraged investments.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Columbus, OH's primary climate exposure is wind storms (39/100). The composite climate risk score of 24/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index
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