Best Neighborhoods in Columbus, Ohio

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Neighborhoods with 5+ sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
$299k
Citywide median sale price (Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026)
65%
Homeowners
38
Median Age
Franklin County
County

Citywide median sale price $298,858: Redfin city median, Jul–Sep 2026. Homeowner share and median age: Census ACS. Neighborhood prices below are the figure on each neighborhood's page (Redfin neighborhood sales where 5+ sales are on file).

Columbus neighborhoods with the most sales

The six neighborhoods with the most recorded sales in the window; medians and counts from the same dataset as every other page.

South Columbus
$295k median · 2712 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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East Columbus
$290k median · 1700 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Northwest Columbus
$363k median · 1356 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Hilltop
$200k median · 876 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Northland
$297k median · 783 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Westland
$284k median · 705 sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026
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Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Columbus

Lowest medians among neighborhoods with 5+ recorded sales, Oct 2025–Sep 2026.

NeighborhoodMedian PriceSchools
North Central Columbus$166k–
Highland West$175k–
Franklinton$187k–

All Neighborhoods in Columbus

North Central Columbus
$166k · 129 sales
Highland West
$175k · 184 sales
Franklinton
$187k · 133 sales
North Linden
$188k · 406 sales
South Linden
$192k · 146 sales
Hilltop
$200k · 876 sales
Northeast Newark
$230k · 141 sales
Northern Woods
$230k · 111 sales
Southwest Newark
$232k · 237 sales
Scioto Southland
$233k · 217 sales
Northeast Columbus
$234k · 203 sales
South Side
$269k · 480 sales
Hardesty Heights
$277k · 153 sales
Southwest Columbus
$282k · 178 sales
Westland
$284k · 705 sales
East Columbus
$290k · 1700 sales
Forest Park East
$294k · 125 sales
South Columbus
$295k · 2712 sales
Northland
$297k · 783 sales
Northwest Newark
$299k · 331 sales
Near East Columbus
$300k · 242 sales
Sweetwater
$312k · 147 sales
White Ash
$320k · 174 sales
Blacklick
$330k · 315 sales
Northwest Columbus
$363k · 1356 sales
Downtown Columbus
$367k · 111 sales
Tuttle West
$380k · 173 sales
Rocky Fork-Blacklick
$382k · 659 sales
University District
$400k · 168 sales
West Albany
$405k · 227 sales
South Clintonville
$470k · 126 sales
Clintonville
$485k · 454 sales
German Village
$550k · 96 sales
Jefferson
$665k · 195 sales
Muirfield Village
$736k · 114 sales

Other area pages on this site. These places are not in Redfin’s Columbus neighborhood list; their figures come from an earlier snapshot and are not ranked.

Grandview Heights
$479k · not in Redfin’s list
Linden
$432k · not in Redfin’s list
Marble Cliff
$409k · not in Redfin’s list
Milo
$502k · not in Redfin’s list
Seagrave
$451k · not in Redfin’s list

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Columbus?

The median home price in Columbus, Ohio is approximately $299k. Prices vary significantly by neighborhood — from under $409k in entry-level areas to over $502k in premium neighborhoods.

Which neighborhoods in Columbus have the highest-rated schools?

We don't have school ratings for Columbus neighborhoods with recent sales yet. Check the assigned schools for any address you consider.

How does NeighborSeek rank neighborhoods?

NeighborSeek scores neighborhoods based on your answers to 4 questions about lifestyle, timeline, financing, and priorities. Each neighborhood receives a score based on how well its vibe, schools, walkability, and price range match your profile.

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