Columbus, Ohio housing market
6,050 homes closed in Columbus in 2026 through September 28, 2026, median $285,000, with the middle half of sales between $205,000 and $408,000. 2679 homes are on the market today against a pace of 672.2 closings a month, 4 months of supply, tight but not frantic. Every number here is the MLS record, not an estimate.
What sold in Columbus in 2026, and for how much
| Measure | Columbus | All of Central Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $285,000 | $345,000 |
| Middle half of sales (25th to 75th percentile) | $205,000 to $408,000 | |
| Median price per square foot | $207 | |
| Median days on market | 10 | 11 |
| Fastest and slowest quarter of sales | 4 and 37 days | |
| Sale price as % of original asking, median | 99.1% | |
| Sales that closed above asking | 31% | |
| New construction share of closings | 4% | |
| Median year built | 1963 | |
| Closed under $300,000 / at $500,000 or more | 53% / 16% |
Columbus runs 17% under the Central Ohio median. A town median describes the town. If you own or want a specific house here, send me the address and I will pull the sales that actually apply.
What is on the market in Columbus right now
| Active listings | 2679 | median asking $265,000 |
| Pending or contingent | 1991 | under contract, not yet closed |
| Closing pace | 672.2 a month | 2026 average |
| Months of supply | 4 | active divided by pace |
Counts, not listings. The licensed listing feed is coming; until then the inventory is described in aggregate only.
Columbus, piece by piece
County: Franklin County. ZIP codes: 43207 (443), 43228 (430), 43230 (408), 43204 (364), 43235 (342), 43224 (297). School districts: Columbus City School District (2.5 of 5), South-Western City School District (3.5 of 5), Hilliard City School District (4.5 of 5), Westerville City School District (3.5 of 5).
Neighborhoods with enough sales to measure: Clintonville (142), German Village (56), Merion Village (55), South Of Lane (38), Westgate (37), Worthington Hills (33), Southern Orchards (33), Blacklick Estates (32).
By feature in Columbus: condos and flats (1099), homes on an acre or more (50), homes with a 3-car garage (146), historic homes built before 1940 (1349), new construction (216).
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Buying or selling in Columbus?
Tell me the street and the budget and I will run the comparables that apply to that house, not the town average. Call or text 937-239-2919, tell me what you are looking for, or ask what yours would bring.
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Questions people ask about the Columbus market
What is the median home price in Columbus, Ohio?
$285,000 across 6,050 closings from January 1 to September 28, 2026. The middle half of sales ran $205,000 to $408,000. Central Ohio as a whole ran $345,000.
Is Columbus a buyer's or seller's market right now?
2679 homes are active and the town has been closing about 672.2 a month, which is 4 months of supply, tight but not frantic. Sellers took a median 99.1% of their original asking price and 31% of sales closed above it.
How long does it take to sell a house in Columbus?
Median 10 days from list to contract in 2026. The fastest quarter of sales went in 4 days or less; the slowest quarter took 37 or more.
Which school districts serve Columbus?
Closings in Columbus this year fell in Columbus City School District (2.5 of 5 on the state report card), South-Western City School District (3.5 of 5 on the state report card), Hilliard City School District (4.5 of 5 on the state report card), Westerville City School District (3.5 of 5 on the state report card). The parcel record decides for a specific address.
Data: MLS closings, pendings and active listings compiled by Adam Geuy, Blacktree Realty, through September 28, 2026. Aggregates only; refreshed monthly.