Investor-grade market analytics for Columbus, Ohio. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$335,357
+1.3% year-over-year
5.5%
gross annual
-5.9%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-5.9% year-over-year
Migration: Top 14% nationally
In-migrants avg $60,410 AGI vs out-migrants $72,029
Opportunity Zone Market
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Columbus, OH is in a stabilization phase with 1.3% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.2x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+336 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (24/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 5.47% 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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