Franklin County, Ohio
Columbus Real Estate and Local Guide
Ohio's capital and largest city, often called a city of neighborhoods for its wide range of distinct districts. It is a major educational and research hub anchored by Ohio State University. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Columbus best.
About the area
Living in Columbus, OH
State capital and the most populous city in Ohio.
The housing market
Homes in Columbus
- About 44% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large renter population in the state's largest city.
- Roughly 45% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes, with a substantial share of apartments and multi-unit buildings.
- The median home value is about $234,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Columbus home
Ohio Statehouse
Greek Revival state capitol building in downtown Columbus
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden built around the 1895 Palm House, on the National Register of Historic Places
Ohio State University
Large public research university and home of Ohio Stadium
Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks
Regional system of natural-area parks with hundreds of miles of trails, including Battelle Darby Creek and Scioto Audubon
Goodale Park
Historic park in the Victorian Village and Short North area
Neighborhoods
Columbus areas to know
German Village
Historic brick-street district south of downtown settled by German immigrants
Short North
Arts and entertainment district along High Street between downtown and the university
Clintonville
Established residential neighborhood on the north side
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.