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Columbus Real Estate Investment Analysis

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

Median Home Price
$285,000
Median Rent
$1,750
per month
Avg Cap Rate
6.80%
5-Yr Appreciation
50%
Rental Yield
7.40%
Population Growth
1.00%
Job Growth
2.10%
Vacancy Rate
5.60%

Investor pros

  • Intel megafab investment
  • OSU anchor employer
  • Balanced cash flow + growth

Investor cons

  • Sub-market quality varies sharply
  • Tenant-protection trends
  • Winter capex

Commentary

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