Market Comparison
Columbus vs Cincinnati
Side-by-side investor intelligence — pricing, yield, cash flow, growth, and overall opportunity score.
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Columbus, OH
Grade B
Median Price
$285,000
Median Rent
$1,750/mo
Cincinnati, OH
Grade C
Median Price
$230,000
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
Overall Winner
Columbus, OH — 6 of 13 metrics
| Metric | Columbus | Cincinnati |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $285,000 | $230,000 |
| Median Rent (monthly) | $1,750 | $1,550 |
| Rental Yield | 7.40% | 8.10% |
| Avg Cap Rate | 6.80% | 7.60% |
| Price-to-Rent Ratio | 13.6 | 12.4 |
| Population Growth | 1.00% | 0.40% |
| Job Growth | 2.10% | 1.50% |
| Vacancy Rate | 5.60% | 6.00% |
| 5-Yr Appreciation | 50% | 52% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.70% | 1.70% |
| Landlord Friendliness | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Opportunity Score | 65/100 | 60/100 |
| Future Outlook | 68/100 | 59/100 |
Columbus commentary
Columbus offers an unusual combination of yield and growth catalysts. Suburbs near the Intel site (Licking County) are appreciating fastest.
Full Columbus market →Cincinnati commentary
Cincinnati is one of the more balanced Midwest markets. Target Mason, West Chester, and Norwood for stable B-class tenants.
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