Columbus metro, OH relocation guide
Moving to Columbus, OH
$269,950Median listing price
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About Columbus
Columbus ( kə-LUM-bəs) is the capital and most populous city of the US state of Ohio. With a population of 905,748 at the 2020 census, it is the 14th-most populous city in the US, second-most populous city in the Midwest (after Chicago), and third-most populous US state capital (after Phoenix, Arizona, and Austin, Texas).
Home prices in Columbus
The median listing price in Columbus is $269,950.
Top places in Columbus
- Columbus Museum of Art
- Wexner Center for the Arts
- Ohio History Center
- Ohio Village
- Columbus Historical Society
- COSI
- Orton Geological Museum
- Franklin Park Conservatory
Commuting from Columbus
- Downtown Columbus is the metro core — most in-city trips are 10–25 minutes by car (estimate) depending on neighborhood.
- COTA bus service operates throughout Franklin County — check COTA for current routes and schedules serving Columbus.
- All drive times are estimates; verify against current routing before a move.
Schools in Columbus
Public schools: Columbus City School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Columbus FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Columbus, OH?
The median listing price in Columbus is $269,950. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026 - How is the commute from Columbus, OH?
Downtown Columbus is the metro core — most in-city trips are 10–25 minutes by car (estimate) depending on neighborhood. - Which school district serves Columbus, OH?
Columbus is served by Columbus City School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.