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Home / Explore / Columbus, OH

Ohio · CITY & NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE

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The housing picture

2020–2024 American Community Survey · Columbus city, Ohio

Median owner-occupied home value

$252,900± $3,295 margin of error

Estimated by homeowners; not a current sale price.

Median monthly gross rent

$1,295± $10 margin of error

Contract rent plus applicable utility and fuel costs.

Population

914,802± 302 margin of error

Residents within the Census place boundary.

Housing units

425,182± 1,906 margin of error

Occupied and vacant housing units.

Occupied housing units

390,528± 2,326 margin of error

Homes occupied by owners or renters.

Owner-occupied housing units

172,360± 2,727 margin of error

Occupied 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.

View the Census data tables

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.

  • Home value · B25077 ↗
  • Gross rent · B25064 ↗
  • Population · B01003 ↗
  • Housing units · B25001 ↗
  • Occupied housing and tenure · B25003 ↗

LOOK A LITTLE CLOSER

Explore Columbus, one address at a time.

Local resources reviewed Sep 27, 2026.

Start with Columbus' zoning and development tools

The city's Zoning page links the zoning map, Development Tracker, public hearings and ZoneIn in one place. Review the property's mapped designation and any relevant development or hearing materials separately when investigating changes nearby.

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Request the record type that answers your question

Columbus distinguishes a zoning confirmation letter from a property-record search. Its guidance directs requests about outstanding code violations, certificates of occupancy and building-permit copies to Building and Zoning Services Records, with fees and requirements confirmed by that office.

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Questions about Columbus

Does a Columbus zoning confirmation letter establish the right to rebuild a property?

The city says its letter only confirms current zoning and references the controlling code or ordinance; it is not a rebuild letter. Use the city's stated scope when deciding which additional professional or departmental follow-up is needed.

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.

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