Median owner-occupied home value
$252,900± $3,295 margin of errorEstimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.
Columbus, OH housing and neighborhood guide
Home values, rents and population for Columbus from the U.S. Census Bureau, with local resources and the questions to ask before you move.
The housing picture
2020–2024 American Community Survey · Columbus city, Ohio
Median monthly gross rent
$1,295± $10 margin of errorContract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.
Population
914,802± 302 margin of errorResidents within the Census place boundary.
Housing units
425,182± 1,906 margin of errorOccupied and vacant housing units.
Occupied housing units
390,528± 2,326 margin of errorHomes occupied by owners or renters.
Owner-occupied housing units
172,360± 2,727 margin of errorOccupied homes in which the owner lives.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year ↗. Retrieved Sep 28, 2026. Place ID: 3918000. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars. Survey estimates describe a period, not a live housing market.
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2020–2024 ACS five-year estimates. Dollar amounts are in 2024 dollars; published margins of error use a 90% confidence level. These downloadable source tables cover all Census geographies.
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Source: columbus.gov ↗What is the median home value in Columbus?
The 2020–2024 ACS estimate for the median value of owner-occupied homes in Columbus is $252,900 in 2024 dollars. This describes owner-reported values over a five-year period. For a purchase or sale today, request recent comparable transactions for the specific neighborhood and property type.
What is the median rent in Columbus?
The 2020–2024 ACS median monthly gross rent for Columbus is $1,295 in 2024 dollars. Gross rent includes contract rent and applicable utility and fuel costs. It is a historical survey estimate, not today's asking rent or a quote for an individual property.
Does this describe a specific neighborhood?
These figures cover Columbus city, Ohio. City boundaries, ZIP codes, school attendance areas, and named neighborhoods can differ. Use a property's address to check the details that matter to you; a city-wide median will not describe every block or home.
How can I compare Columbus with another place?
Use the city comparison to view figures from the same ACS release side by side. Then compare current property choices, your actual commute, and address-specific conditions. Differences between survey estimates can fall within their margins of error; the comparison does not rank which place is best.