Thinking about moving to or within Central Ohio? Our free 2027 Central Ohio Community Guide compares 48 Columbus-area communities and neighborhoods across seven regions, from German Village, Clintonville and Upper Arlington to Dublin, Westerville, New Albany and Delaware County, with median sale prices, school districts, distance to Downtown and what each one is known for. Across the 7-county Columbus core, the median home sold for about $363,000 over the past 12 months, up 3.7% from the year before, with 24,575 homes sold and a median of 12 days on market.
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48 Columbus-area communities and neighborhoods in 7 regions, from German Village and Upper Arlington to Dublin, New Albany and Delaware County, with MLS home values, school districts, distance to Downtown and what each one is known for. Enter your name and email and the PDF is ready right away.
The 7 regions in the guide
| Region | Areas | Median sale price | Homes sold | Largest communities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The City of Columbus | 1 | $280K | 8,022 | Columbus |
| In-Town Columbus | 15 | $480K | 1,926 | Upper Arlington, Clintonville, Bexley, Grandview Heights |
| North suburbs | 7 | $485K | 4,185 | Delaware, Westerville, Powell, Worthington |
| Northwest & West | 5 | $430K | 3,348 | Dublin, Hilliard, Marysville, Plain City |
| East & Northeast | 10 | $350K | 3,388 | Newark, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna, Pataskala |
| South & Southeast | 6 | $355K | 3,376 | Grove City, Lancaster, Pickerington, Canal Winchester |
| Beyond Central Ohio | 4 | $224K | 1,163 | Mansfield, Marion, Mount Vernon, Bellville |
Columbus REALTORS MLS closed single-family and condo sales, Nov 2025 – Oct 2026. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s inside the 19-page guide
- Central Ohio at a glance and the biggest price gains this year
- Living here: jobs, parks, culture, sports and getting around
- Property taxes by county, tax abatements and a sample monthly payment
- A page for every region, with a community comparison table
- What each of the 48 communities and neighborhoods is known for
- More Columbus neighborhoods to know
- Find your price range: all 48 areas by median sale price
- School districts at a glance
- Financing with Matt Sheffey of Keller Home Loans
- Your Capitol agents and closing partners
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Community guide FAQ
What areas does the Central Ohio Community Guide cover?
It covers 48 communities and neighborhoods in 7 regions: the City of Columbus; In-Town Columbus (Downtown, the Short North, Italian Village, Victorian Village, German Village, Merion Village, Olde Towne East, Franklinton, Clintonville, Beechwold, Berwick, Westgate, Bexley, Grandview Heights and Upper Arlington); the North suburbs (Worthington, Westerville, Powell, Lewis Center, Delaware, Sunbury and Galena); Northwest and West (Dublin, Hilliard, Galloway, Plain City and Marysville); East and Northeast (New Albany, Gahanna, Blacklick, Reynoldsburg, Pataskala, Johnstown, Granville, Newark, Heath and Buckeye Lake); South and Southeast (Grove City, Groveport, Canal Winchester, Lithopolis, Pickerington and Lancaster); and Marion, Mount Vernon, Mansfield and Bellville.
Where do the home values in the guide come from?
Median sale prices, sales counts and days on market come from Columbus REALTORS MLS closed single-family and condo sales from November 2025 through October 2026, compared with the 12 months before. Population figures are U.S. Census Bureau July 2024 estimates. Individual homes can sell well above or below the median, so ask us for a free analysis of any address.
What is the median home price in Columbus?
About $363,000 across the 7-county Columbus core (Franklin, Delaware, Fairfield, Licking, Union, Madison and Pickaway counties), up 3.7% from the year before, with 24,575 homes sold and a median of 12 days on market. In the City of Columbus the median was about $280,000. Medians in the guide range from about $185,000 in Franklinton to $665,000 in Upper Arlington (Columbus REALTORS MLS, November 2025 through October 2026).
Does the guide list school districts?
Yes. Each community shows its primary school district, and a quick-reference page lists every district and the areas it serves. Many City of Columbus addresses are in suburban districts, so always confirm by address.
Is the guide really free?
Yes. Enter your name and email and the PDF downloads right away. A member of the Capitol Ohio Sales Team may follow up, and you can tell us any time if you just want to browse.