Columbus, OH
Population 906,480 · Columbus, OH MSA. Moving to or from Columbus? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
906,480
Cost of living (RPP)
95.469
Annual avg temp
53°F
Typical home
$245,979
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $65,327 |
| Median age | 33 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $234,500 |
| Median gross rent | $1,224/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.34 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 95.469 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 95.523, goods 93.628, services 87.945. Source: BEA, Columbus, OH (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
53°F
January low
21°F
July high
85°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 44.7". Station: COLUMBUS WCMH, OH US (3.6 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$245,979
ZHVI YoY
-0.5%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,445/mo
ZORI YoY
+1.4%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Columbus, OH
Total employment (MSA)
1,067,190
Median wage (annual)
$47,970
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 132,160 | $44,440 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 121,490 | $40,860 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 92,300 | $29,470 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 83,070 | $35,930 |
| Business and Financial Operations Occupations | 78,820 | $77,760 |
Source: BLS OEWS.