COLUMBUS, Ohio (November 20, 2025) — Local home sales rose nearly 10% in October, with 2,781 families either entering the housing market or moving to a new home or condominium, according to statistics from the Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS.
The median sales price increased by 3.2% year-over-year, climbing from $315,000 to $325,000. Year-to-date, the median sales price in central Ohio stands at $329,000, well below the national median of $415,200 reported by the National Association of REALTORS® last month.
“Entering the housing market right now might seem overwhelming, but that’s even more reason to work with a REALTOR®,” said Columbus REALTORS® President Buffie Patterson. "We’re fortunate to have a range of pricing options in our region, and REALTORS® are skilled at helping clients find the right fit for their needs.”
Several school districts stood out in October for both volume and affordability. One area coming in below the region’s median price was the South-Western City School District in Grove City, with 188 closed sales in October, up 14.6% year-over-year, at a median sales price of $306,000, down 3.2% from last year.
Outside the 270 loop, Lancaster (61 sales, $265,000 median), Newark (60 sales, $247,450 median), and Marion (52 sales, $182,500 median) continue to perform strongly.
Another standout was the Hilliard City School District, recording 103 closed sales with a median price of $387,000.
