Real Estate Investing in Franklin County, Ohio

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39 ZIP codes • Population: 1,340,169

Should you buy in Franklin County, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 5 (51/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $315,318
Avg Monthly Rent $1,507
ZIP Codes 39

Investing in Franklin County Real Estate

With 1,340,169 residents across 18 cities, Franklin County shows sluggish fundamentals that keep most passive capital on the sidelines β€” a region that demands real local knowledge.

The investment case for Franklin County is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 2.9 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Franklin β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$315,318
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,507
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (OH)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbus, OH metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
42%
Days Pending
0/2
32 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Franklin County

20 Colleges 107,505 Students 9,265 Off-Campus Renters
B+
Ohio State University-Main Campus
4-Year Public Β· 60,046 students
πŸ“ ~1,020 students rent off-campus
C+
Adult and Community Education-Hudson
Vocational Public Β· 37 students
C+
Mason Anthony School of Cosmetology Arts & Sciences
2-Year For-Profit Β· 175 students
C+
Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical Schools
Vocational Public Β· 84 students
C+
Capital University
4-Year Private Β· 2,388 students
C+
Mount Carmel College of Nursing
4-Year Private Β· 712 students
C
Otterbein University
4-Year Private Β· 2,357 students
C
Columbus State Community College
2-Year Public Β· 26,663 students
πŸ“ ~8,132 students rent off-campus
C
Columbus College of Art & Design
4-Year Private Β· 918 students
C
Paul Mitchell the School-Columbus
Vocational For-Profit Β· 166 students
C
Pontifical College Josephinum
4-Year Private Β· 73 students
C
Ohio State College of Barber Styling
2-Year For-Profit Β· 323 students
C
The Spa School
2-Year For-Profit Β· 117 students
C
Franklin University
4-Year Private Β· 8,697 students
C
Ohio Dominican University
4-Year Private Β· 1,258 students
C
Dental Assistant Pro LLC-Columbus
Vocational For-Profit Β· 10 students
D
Ohio Media School-Columbus
Vocational For-Profit Β· 43 students
D
Hondros College of Nursing
2-Year For-Profit Β· 3,091 students
D
Felbry College
4-Year For-Profit Β· 214 students
D
Academia Medical Institute
Vocational For-Profit Β· 133 students

Investor Insight: With 9,265 students living off-campus, Franklin County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Franklin County

ZIP Codes in Franklin County, OH

43123 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Grove City
Population 66,366
Avg Home $336,382
Avg Rent $1,657/mo
43026 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Hilliard
Population 64,644
Avg Home $383,763
Avg Rent $1,601/mo
43081 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Westerville
Population 64,314
Avg Home $362,151
Avg Rent $1,597/mo
43230 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Gahanna
Population 59,522
Avg Home $349,796
Avg Rent $1,538/mo
43068 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Reynoldsburg
Population 59,399
Avg Home $299,548
Avg Rent $1,685/mo
43228 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lincoln Village
Population 58,607
Avg Home $225,810
Avg Rent $1,266/mo
43229 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 54,237
Avg Home $277,161
Avg Rent $1,240/mo
43232 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 46,844
Avg Home $221,086
Avg Rent $1,317/mo
43207 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 46,810
Avg Home $206,542
Avg Rent $1,317/mo
43235 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 45,171
Avg Home $346,985
Avg Rent $1,437/mo
43016 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Dublin
Population 44,514
Avg Home $440,789
Avg Rent $1,629/mo
43224 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 44,096
Avg Home $203,177
Avg Rent $1,180/mo
43204 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 43,444
Avg Home $201,902
Avg Rent $1,379/mo
43017 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Dublin
Population 41,422
Avg Home $586,648
Avg Rent $2,031/mo
43110 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 40,896
Avg Home $335,971
Avg Rent $1,629/mo
43213 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Whitehall
Population 35,912
Avg Home $215,757
Avg Rent $1,350/mo
43221 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Upper Arlington
Population 35,037
Avg Home $469,074
Avg Rent $1,888/mo
43201 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 33,873
Avg Home $370,920
Avg Rent $1,500/mo
43219 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 32,537
Avg Home $193,658
Avg Rent $1,316/mo
43004 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Blacklick
Population 31,416
Avg Home $351,036
Avg Rent $1,588/mo
43220 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Upper Arlington
Population 29,715
Avg Home $368,943
Avg Rent $1,334/mo
43119 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Galloway
Population 29,423
Avg Home $313,062
Avg Rent $1,841/mo
43209 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Bexley
Population 28,431
Avg Home $409,983
Avg Rent $1,313/mo
43054 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
New Albany
Population 27,727
Avg Home $578,612
Avg Rent $1,715/mo
43223 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 27,427
Avg Home $169,060
Avg Rent $1,444/mo
43214 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 26,420
Avg Home $412,121
Avg Rent $1,671/mo
43085 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Worthington
Population 26,154
Avg Home $412,605
Avg Rent $1,584/mo
43227 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 25,282
Avg Home $197,916
Avg Rent $1,457/mo
43212 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 23,092
Avg Home $430,945
Avg Rent $1,546/mo
43211 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 23,003
Avg Home $138,889
Avg Rent $1,329/mo
43231 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Minerva Park
Population 22,722
Avg Home $275,891
Avg Rent $1,415/mo
43206 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 22,026
Avg Home $276,730
Avg Rent $1,735/mo
43202 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 20,059
Avg Home $325,819
Avg Rent $1,518/mo
43215 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 16,999
Avg Home $331,981
Avg Rent $1,581/mo
43125 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Groveport
Population 14,765
Avg Home $282,776
Avg Rent $1,484/mo
43205 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 12,400
Avg Home $276,078
Avg Rent $1,488/mo
43203 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 9,093
Avg Home $233,569
Avg Rent $1,299/mo
43222 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Columbus
Population 4,182
Avg Home $165,688
Avg Rent $1,348/mo
43137 β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜… β˜…
Lockbourne
Population 2,188
Avg Home $318,571
Avg Rent $1,530/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Franklin County

Is in OH worth investing in?

With a 2.9/5 investability score, OH ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $315K and rents of $1,507/mo drive the underlying numbers.

What price range are homes in, OH?

Typical homes in, OH go for around $315K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% stable price movement.

How much is rent in, OH?

Investors in, OH typically see rents near $1,507/mo per month against $315K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Is, OH above or below the OH benchmark?

, OH measures broadly in line with the OH state benchmark. Investors should treat statewide figures as a reference, not a substitute for local data.

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