Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 71,962 ↑ 4.9% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $71,386 4% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $240,900 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| Median Age | 40.9 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 10.9% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 152 transactions |
| Active Listings | 197 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 133 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Jul 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $91,912 |
| Recent Sales | 52 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 118 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 10.83 acres |
| Active Listings | 55 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 3.17 | $204,900 | $64,637 | 0 Ridpath Rd | Orient |
| Mar 2026New | 2.37 | $228,000 | $96,203 | 1700 Harvey Ln Lot 5 | Grove City |
| Mar 2026New | 2.23 | $85,000 | $38,117 | 6628 London Groveport Rd | Grove City |
| Feb 2026 | 3.79 | $525,000 | $138,522 | 115 W Castle Rd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 33.49 | $1,750,000 | $52,254 | 0 Hall Rd | Galloway |
| Feb 2026 | 3.13 | $1,525,000 | $486,913 | 2001 Stelzer Rd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 3.13 | $200,000 | $63,898 | 0 Groveport Rd | Canal Winchester |
| Feb 2026 | 2.71 | $110,000 | $40,590 | 3045 Alkire Rd | Grove City |
| Feb 2026 | 1.19 | $45,000 | $37,863 | Wessex Ct | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 9.31 | $250,000 | $26,853 | 7908 Richardson Rd | Groveport |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 1.20 | $45,000 | $37,500 | 0 Wessex Ct | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 1.02 | $385,000 | $377,451 | 8600 Steeple Wood Dr | New Albany |
| Jan 2026 | 1.80 | $440,000 | $244,444 | 664 N Wilson Rd | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 1.38 | $420,700 | $304,859 | 1510 Southwestern Rd | Grove City |
| Jan 2026 | 24.00 | $800,000 | $33,333 | 0 London Groveport Rd | Grove City |
| Jan 2026 | 20.91 | $40,900,000 | $1,955,909 | 4450 S Hamilton Rd | Groveport |
| Dec 2025 | 13.79 | $1,000,000 | $72,516 | 0 Morse Rd | New Albany |
| Dec 2025 | 3.00 | $1,450,000 | $483,333 | 187 McNaughten Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 1.09 | $100,000 | $91,743 | 0 Oak Valley Rd Lot 4 | Reynoldsburg |
| Dec 2025 | 1.09 | $100,000 | $91,912 | 0 Oak Valley Rd | Reynoldsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 40.00 | $350,000 | $8,750 | 2897 Walker Rd | Hilliard |
| Nov 2025 | 1.77 | $440,000 | $248,588 | 3522 Fisher Rd | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 3.81 | $235,000 | $61,680 | 0 Gardner Rd | Galloway |
| Nov 2025 | 42.75 | $5,994,100 | $140,226 | 4086 S High St | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 1.68 | $75,000 | $44,643 | 7961 Oak Valley Rd | Reynoldsburg |
| Nov 2025 | 1.75 | $95,000 | $54,286 | 0 Cooper Rd | Westerville |
| Nov 2025 | 2.41 | $1,100,000 | $456,432 | 5232 Hoover Rd | Grove City |
| Oct 2025 | 2.25 | $300,000 | $133,333 | 0 Borror Rd. | Grove City |
| Oct 2025 | 1.96 | $250,000 | $127,551 | 0 Cherrington Rd | Westerville |
| Oct 2025 | 2.12 | $190,000 | $89,750 | Cormorant Way | Madison |
| Oct 2025 | 1.98 | $528,000 | $266,533 | 4240 Hamilton Square Blvd | Groveport |
| Oct 2025 | 2.81 | $190,000 | $67,616 | 6115 Graessle Rd | London |
| Oct 2025 | 10.00 | $905,000 | $90,500 | 1850 Bostwick Courtright Rd | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 6.49 | $905,000 | $139,424 | 1850 Bostwick Rd | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 2.69 | $3,200,000 | $1,190,042 | 6485 N Hamilton Rd | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 1.00 | $206,000 | $206,000 | 6774 Rovilla Rd | Blacklick |
| Oct 2025 | 1.30 | $57,500 | $44,232 | 6280 Post Rd | Dublin |
| Oct 2025 | 5.17 | $110,000 | $21,277 | 3090 Peters St | Canal Winchester |
| Sep 2025 | 3.79 | $1,320,000 | $347,827 | 5950 E Livingston Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 10.11 | $2,900,000 | $286,845 | 4398 Trabue Rd | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 2.56 | $225,000 | $87,891 | 1580 Stoneybrook Way | Blacklick |
| Sep 2025 | 2.99 | $216,000 | $72,193 | Sunbury Rd | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 10.46 | $137,500 | $13,140 | 2685 Kropp Rd | Pleasant |
| Sep 2025 | 1.75 | $215,000 | $122,857 | 5780 Shannon Rd | Canal Winchester |
| Aug 2025 | 10.56 | $475,000 | $44,981 | 0 Feder Rd | Hilliard |
| Aug 2025 | 10.19 | $850,000 | $83,415 | 1712 Courtright Rd | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 2.14 | $240,000 | $112,308 | Sullivant Ave | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 1.92 | $875,000 | $455,730 | 2693 Johnstown Rd | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 218.21 | $6,656,336 | $30,504 | 3801 Brice Rd | Canal Winchester |
| Aug 2025 | 2.14 | $240,000 | $112,150 | 0 Sullivant Ave | Columbus |
| Aug 2025 | 1.92 | $425,000 | $221,125 | Gender Rd | Reynoldsburg |
| Jul 2025 | 18.71 | $37,650,000 | $2,011,971 | 2625 Bixby Rd | Groveport |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $40,000 |
| Recent Sales | 100 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 100 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.19 acres |
| Active Listings | 142 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.20 | $75,500 | 0 E Armuth Ave | Columbus |
| Mar 2026New | 0.33 | $15,000 | 3060 Durham Dr | Columbus |
| Mar 2026New | 0.13 | $135,000 | 1714 Oak St | Columbus |
| Mar 2026New | 0.09 | $18,000 | 79-81 Dana Ave | Columbus |
| Mar 2026New | 0.71 | $85,000 | 0 Rankin Ave | Columbus |
| Mar 2026New | 0.19 | $63,000 | 0 Alder Vista Dr | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.09 | $26,500 | 389 N Monroe Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.06 | $29,000 | 1064 Heyl Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.09 | $22,000 | 470 N Champion Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.60 | $130,000 | 0 Lowell Dr | Columbus |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $25,000 | 0 Koebel Rd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.22 | $435,000 | 6929 Clivdon Mews | New Albany |
| Feb 2026 | 0.11 | $22,300 | 467 Eldridge Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.25 | $70,000 | 2970 Askins Rd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.10 | $38,000 | 901 Miller Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.16 | $40,000 | 5597 Walnut View Blvd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.07 | $15,000 | 0 Fornof Rd | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.05 | $79,900 | 0 E Minerva Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.30 | $26,000 | 2055 Earl Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.08 | $40,000 | 495 Eldridge Ave | Columbus |
| Feb 2026 | 0.14 | $13,000 | 2985 Perdue Ave | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.12 | $25,000 | 740 S Napoleon Ave | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.20 | $300,000 | 771 S Front St | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $56,000 | 0 Summit St | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.10 | $8,000 | 1266 E 15th Ave | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.14 | $55,000 | 1095 E Sycamore St | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.22 | $475,000 | 6941 Clivdon Mews | New Albany |
| Jan 2026 | 0.11 | $25,200 | 894 Berkeley Rd | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.18 | $700,000 | 1889 Smoky Meadow Dr | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.07 | $27,000 | 1 Minnesota Ave | Columbus |
| Jan 2026 | 0.07 | $27,000 | 0 Minnesota Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $22,000 | 235 S Harris Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $14,900 | 957 E 12th Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.07 | $80,000 | 2263 W Broad St | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $23,500 | 1011 Sullivant Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.82 | $190,000 | 571 S Hamilton Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $70,000 | 0 Agler Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.10 | $23,000 | 118 N Ogden Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $7,000 | 0 3rd Ave Lot 16 | Grove City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.06 | $7,000 | 0 3rd Ave Lot 17 | Grove City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.17 | $15,450 | 0 Ravenswood Ct | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.07 | $26,000 | 1206 Cleveland Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.50 | $40,000 | 2150 Noe Bixby Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $10,000 | 444 Holton Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.08 | $8,000 | 0 Holton Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.09 | $25,000 | 2384 Louden Ave | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $145,000 | 1878 Kenny Rd | Columbus |
| Dec 2025 | 0.16 | $13,000 | 2096 Minnesota Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.12 | $67,000 | 0 Stelzer Rd #L | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.10 | $49,000 | 958 S 18th St | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.10 | $26,000 | 0 Key West Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.08 | $28,000 | 45 S Oakley Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $214,000 | 224 Morse Rd | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.21 | $40,000 | 199 Mohr Ave | Groveport |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $37,900 | 825-827 Bellows Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $52,000 | 847-849 Ogden Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.07 | $16,000 | 1359 Mooberry St | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.22 | $62,000 | 0 Smith Rd | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.37 | $385,000 | 262 W South St | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.14 | $21,900 | 485 Stambaugh Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.15 | $52,000 | 847-849 S Ogden Ave | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.25 | $40,000 | 1290 Berkeley Rd | Columbus |
| Nov 2025 | 0.29 | $95,000 | 5644 Sanibel Ct | Westerville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.46 | $250,000 | Cherrington Rd | Westerville |
| Nov 2025 | 0.11 | $30,000 | 2657 Cleveland Ave | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.05 | $81,000 | 264 Carpenter St | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.11 | $139,000 | 1346-8 N 5th St | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.13 | $603,300 | 2060 Fragola Dr | Hilliard |
| Oct 2025 | 0.32 | $75,000 | 7961 E Oak Valley Rd | Reynoldsburg |
| Oct 2025 | 0.33 | $154,500 | 1639 Hartig Dr | Grove City |
| Oct 2025 | 0.11 | $9,000 | 0 E Main St | Grove City |
| Oct 2025 | 0.69 | $103,500 | 7788 Havens Rd | Blacklick |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $20,000 | 2422 Bancroft St | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.41 | $25,000 | 3052 Fairwood Ave | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.01 | $31,100 | 0 E 5th Ave | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.09 | $31,100 | 0 E 4th Ave | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $50,000 | 36 W Walnut St | Westerville |
| Oct 2025 | 0.13 | $10,000 | 1922-1924 Cleveland Ave | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.08 | $10,500 | 0 Campbell Ave | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.75 | $1,000,000 | 3368 Olentangy River Rd | Columbus |
| Oct 2025 | 0.15 | $10,000 | 770 Bassett Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.18 | $33,000 | 3770 Tylor Dr | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.12 | $32,500 | 3021 Grasmere Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.11 | $5,100,000 | 4570 Central College Rd | Westerville |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $52,900 | 3812 Glenna Ave | Grove City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.78 | $125,000 | 8 Lightshine Ln | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.12 | $30,000 | 46 E Innis Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.06 | $7,500 | 0 3rd Ave #52 | Grove City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.06 | $7,500 | 0 3rd Ave Lot 53 | Grove City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.09 | $52,500 | 164 N 21st St | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $52,500 | 0 N 21st St | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.18 | $40,000 | 0 Lindbergh Dr | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.09 | $40,000 | 58 S Wayne Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.09 | $10,000 | 2396 Louden Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $40,000 | 65 S Wheatland Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $18,500 | 2057 Republic Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.29 | $330,000 | 3766 Georgia Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.23 | $126,500 | 1873 Smoky Meadow Dr | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.26 | $163,000 | 6164 Roselawn Ave | Columbus |
| Sep 2025 | 0.07 | $20,000 | 0 Stewart Ave | Columbus |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 1,321,635 |
| Population (2020) | 1,323,807 |
| Population Growth | -0.16% |
| Median Household Income | $73,795 |
| Median Home Value | $265,700 |
| Total Housing Units | 588,892 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40,970 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 7.0% |
| Median Age | 34.7 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 227,712 (17.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate (BLS) | 3.6% |
Market Overview
Franklin County, Ohio has a population of 1,321,635, which has declined 0.16% since 2020. The median household income is $73,795, below the national median of $74,580 by 1.1%. With a median home value of $265,700 and an unemployment rate of 3.6%, the local economy is moderate. The housing vacancy rate of 7.0% suggests balanced market conditions. Franklin County remains a key area for land acquisition in Ohio. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $91,828 per acre, with properties averaging 10.80 acres. There are currently 197 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Franklin County, Ohio?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Franklin County has a population of 1,321,635. The county has declined 0.16% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Franklin County?
The median household income in Franklin County is $73,795, which is 1.1% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Franklin County growing or shrinking?
Franklin County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.16% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Franklin County?
The median home value in Franklin County is $265,700. The housing vacancy rate is 7.0%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, indicating a moderate local economy. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $91,828 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $40,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Franklin County, Ohio?
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Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.