The Central Ohio area has been seeing solid sales activity since the beginning of 2016. In May, Realtor.com monthly index listed Columbus, Ohio as the 10th best city in the nation for home value appreciation in the near future. Based on the speed at which homes sell in the city of Columbus OH, this index looks for trends to identify appreciating markets. This means that the Columbus, Ohio presents investors with the perfect environment to capitalize on this business opportunity.
Columbus, Ohio continues to show economic growth as this area becomes more attractive to investors. Strong employment numbers, Ohio State University and other local industries have built a strong real estate market for rental properties. It is home to a diverse mixture of government, industry and university personnel and student population.
Some of the most popular area for real estate investors in Columbus Ohio include:
Dublin (43017, 43016)
Unemployment Rate: 3.3%
Population Growth: 1.42%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.3%
Westerville (43081, 43082)
Unemployment Rate: 3.6%
Population Growth: 1.42%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.4%
Worthington (43085)
Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Population Growth: 2.4%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.5%
Hilliard (43026)
Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Population Growth: 17.35%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.7%
Upper Arlington (43220, 43221)
Unemployment Rate: 3.4%
Population Growth: 3.9%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 7.1%
Grandview (43212)
Unemployment Rate: 4.3%
Population Growth: 1.6%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.8%
West Franklin (45005)
Unemployment Rate: 4.6%
Population Growth: -.36%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.3%
Westgate (43204)
Unemployment Rate: 4.3%
Population Growth: 1.42%
Real Estate Appreciation Rate: 6.7%