Metro Pulse Report

Columbus, OH

→StableMarch 2026

Population Δ % (5yr)

—

Source: Census ACS

Home Price Δ % YoY

—

Source: FHFA HPI

Median HH Income

—

Source: Census ACS

Median Gross Rent

—

Source: Census ACS

GDP Growth

+3.5%

Source: BEA RGDP

Employment Growth

+2.6%

Source: BLS QCEW

Avg Weekly Wage

$1,220

Source: BLS QCEW

Metro Population

2.2M

Source: Census ACS

Axiom Signal Scores

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Composite signal groups derived from >50 public + proprietary data sources, normalized 0–100 across all US metros.

Business Vitality70/100 — Active

Population Momentum66/100 — Growing

Demographics66/100 — Favorable

Economic Strength68/100 — Solid

Development Pipeline72/100 — Active

Accessibility50/100 — Connected

Safety & Environment58/100 — Low Risk

Amenity Demand68/100 — Well-Served

Metro composite average:65/100

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Top Neighborhoods by Axiom Score

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Highest-scoring micro-markets within Columbus, OH.

1Short North

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Market Analysis

Data-driven narrative for Columbus, OH — March 2026.

Intel's semiconductor fab investment has catalyzed a broader industrial and logistics build-out in central Ohio. The Short North district scores among the highest in the Midwest for business vitality and amenity demand. Columbus's university-driven talent pipeline sustains favorable demographic signals despite Rust Belt headwinds.

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