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Columbus, OH — Investment Research

Columbus has quietly become one of the strongest Midwest metros, anchored by Intel's $20B+ semiconductor investment and a young, growing workforce.

Reviewed by Keiron Brown, Founder & Editor, CalculateRealEstateROI · Educational estimates only — not investment, financial, tax, or legal advice

Opportunity
65
Future Outlook
68
Grade
B
Cap Rate
6.8%

Market Commentary

Columbus offers an unusual combination of yield and growth catalysts. Suburbs near the Intel site (Licking County) are appreciating fastest.

Fundamentals

Median Price
$285,000
Median Rent
$1,750
per month
Yield
7.4%
Pop Growth
1%
Job Growth
2.1%
Vacancy
5.6%

Investment Pros / Cons

  • ✓ Intel megafab investment
  • ✓ OSU anchor employer
  • ✓ Balanced cash flow + growth
  • × Sub-market quality varies sharply
  • × Tenant-protection trends
  • × Winter capex