Is Columbus, OH 43202 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Columbus housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 38% of homes in Columbus, OH 43202 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 41 days and there were 2.5 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 65 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 30%, homes sold more slowly (37 days then) and the median sale price rose 12% to $424,216. Overall, Columbus is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Franklin County, homes here sell more slowly than in 51% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 79%. On our competition score, Columbus ranks #141 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 71 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Columbus 43218 (0% sold over asking) or Columbus 43217 (0% sold over asking), while Brice 43109 (50% sold over asking) and Columbus 43214 (50% sold over asking) are even more competitive.