Columbus, OH Commercial Real Estate Market Trends

Commercial Real Estate Market Report

This page provides a high-level view of commercial real estate conditions in Columbus, combining current pricing, property scale, and active inventory to support early market evaluation.

Explore Commercial Properties in Columbus

Browse properties currently for sale or lease to see how local market pricing and building sizes translate into real opportunities.

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Columbus's Demographic Profile

With a population of 898,617 and a median household income of $60,250, these metrics help investors gauge whether Columbus's pricing reflects local demand fundamentals.

Key Demographic Metrics	Value
Population	898,617
# Households	378,219
Median age	35
Median household income	$60,250
Avg household size	2
Renter-occupied housing units	218,134
5-year population change	1%

Commercial Real Estate Market Snapshot in Columbus

These market metrics outline current pricing, typical deal size, and observed cap rate ranges, giving investors a quick read on entry costs and high-level underwriting expectations.

Key Market Metrics	Value
Avg asking sale price	$250 per SF
Avg asking lease rate	$17 per SF
Avg unit size for lease	14,287 SF
Avg building size for sale	27,881 SF
Average cap rate	7.06%

In Columbus, commercial properties are currently listed at an average sale price of $250 per square foot, with average lease rates around $17 per square foot. Typical leased spaces are approximately 14,287 SF, while properties for sale average 27,881 SF in building size. Observed cap rates average 7.06%, offering a reference point for return expectations relative to pricing and deal scale.

Commercial Properties For Sale In Columbus

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.

For Sale

32 N 4th St

Columbus, OH 43215

145,864 SF Office Building
$8,500,000

For Sale

3552 E Main St

Whitehall, OH 43213

7,800 SF Retail Building
6.50% Cap Rate
$2,889,230

For Sale

Fisher Rd

Columbus, OH 43204

3.64 AC Lot
1 Commercial Lot
$295,000

For Sale

Renovated duplex in Olde Towne East

Columbus, OH 43205

3,835 SF Multifamily
$669,000

For Sale

1333 Research Rd

Gahanna, OH 43230

19,018 SF Industrial Building
$2,075,000

For Sale

101 Town Center

Columbus, OH 43215

54,818 SF Office Building
$2,047,500

For Sale

1900 Crown Park Ct

Columbus, OH 43235

8,380 SF Office Building
7.32% Cap Rate
$850,000

For Sale

48 Corbins Mill Dr

Dublin, OH 43017

4,152 SF Retail Building
$2,500,000

Commercial Market Metrics by Property Type

Office Building Market Metrics Near Columbus

Office market metrics highlight how pricing, typical deal size, and return expectations vary across submarkets, helping investors compare entry costs and yield potential efficiently.

Nearby Office Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size	Cap Max
Columbus	$193	29,339 SF	9.14%
Dublin	$207	18,199 SF	9.14%
Westerville	$176	47,295 SF	8.00%

Retail Property Market Metrics Near Columbus

Retail pricing varies widely across nearby markets, making this comparison useful for identifying where cost per square foot and deal size diverge most.

Nearby Retail Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Typical Size
Columbus	$339	18,196 SF
Delaware	$243	6,737 SF

How Investors Evaluate Commercial Real Estate Markets in Columbus

Use these tools to move from market-level signals to deal-level math. Each calculator helps translate Columbus pricing, rents, and building size into concrete metrics like value, income, and space requirements, so you can validate assumptions before spending time on individual listings.

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Columbus pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets	Avg Cost/SF	Average Size
Columbus	$250	27,881 SF
Upper Arlington	$233	29,927 SF
Gahanna	$281	13,653 SF
Hilliard	$633	35,652 SF
Blacklick	$292	17,148 SF

Multifamily For Sale In Columbus

Multifamily listings shown here connect market pricing and cap rate patterns with income-producing opportunities currently available.

For Sale

The Edington

Columbus, OH 43212

48,075 SF Multifamily
$610,080 - $1,519,000

For Sale

1572-1580 S High St

Columbus, OH 43207

6,376 SF Multifamily
$745,000

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Columbus alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Columbus or distributed across surrounding areas.

City	Population	# Households	Age	MedianHouseholdIncome	AvgHouseholdSize	RenterOccupiedHousingUnits	FiveYrPopGrowthPct
Columbus	898,617	378,219	35	$60,250	2	218,134	1%
Gahanna	34,170	13,596	41	$96,456	3	4,084	-1%
Hilliard	35,651	13,928	38	$102,660	3	5,235	-1%

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Columbus

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Is Columbus a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Columbus offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Columbus?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Columbus. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Columbus?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Columbus. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Columbus compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Columbus. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Columbus acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Columbus, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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