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Westgate, Columbus, OH—43204

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$202,000
1.5% YoY Growth
Household Income
$59,200
28.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
32
2.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.2%
Median Rent
$1,200
3.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$805
11.3% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$999
3.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,400
1.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Westgate, Columbus, OH

As of May '26, the median home price in Westgate, Columbus, OH is $202,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Westgate, Columbus, OH are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.2%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$202,000-1.5%
Single Family $206,000-1.4%
Condos $176,000-1.1%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed

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  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $174,000
    -1.7%
    2 Bed
    		$164,000-2.4%
    3 Bed
    		$215,000-1.4%
    4 Bed
    		$252,000-0.8%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    8.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    46.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    10.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.2%

    Rental Trends — Westgate, Columbus, OH

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Westgate, Columbus, OH is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Westgate, Columbus, OH is studios: $1,200, 1-bedrooms: $928, 2-bedrooms: $1,080, 3-bedrooms: $1,460, 4-bedrooms: $1,990. The most common rental property sizes in Westgate, Columbus, OH are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 40.3% and 35.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,200$1,220
    Studio Rent $1,200$1,200
    1 Bed Rent $805$928
    2 Bed Rent $999$1,080
    3 Bed Rent $1,400$1,460
    4 Bed Rent $1,800$1,990
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.1%
    1 Bedroom
    15.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    40.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    1.3%

    Property Listings — Westgate, Columbus, OH

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Westgate, Columbus, OH is 32. This is a increase of 2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 35.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$192,000-6.0%
    Listing Count
    		171-5.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%-5.0%
    Days on Market
    		322.0%
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    Demographics — Westgate, Columbus, OH

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westgate, Columbus, OH has a population of 43,400, which has increased by 2.3% over the past 5 years. Westgate, Columbus, OH is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.3% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 25.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 13.4% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		43,4002.3%
    % Under 18
    		24.3%11.5%
    % Seniors
    		11.1%-9.0%
    % WFH
    		13.4%272.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		25.2%20.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Westgate, Columbus, OH is a predominantly white area, with 61.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 14.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Westgate, Columbus, OH is hispanic, making up 15.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 12.8% of the population in Westgate, Columbus, OH, and this percentage has increased by 80.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		61.4%-14.6%
    % Black
    		13.5%5.5%
    % Hispanic
    		15.9%78.7%
    % Asian
    		2.7%-12.9%
    % Foreign Born
    		12.8%80.3%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Westgate, Columbus, OH

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 468 mortgage originations in Westgate, Columbus, OH, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Westgate, Columbus, OH. Investor activity is low, as 5.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		468
    % Conventional Loans
    		76.0%
    % Government Loans
    		24.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		5.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Westgate, Columbus, OH

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Westgate, Columbus, OH under the Section 8 program is 10.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Westgate, Columbus, OH, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		911
    Total Units Section 8
    		910
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		84.4%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$255$805$1,060
    2 Bedroom$281$999$1,280
    3 Bedroom$140$1,400$1,540
    4 Bedroom-$80$1,800$1,720

    Affordability — Westgate, Columbus, OH

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.1
    Median Home Price$202,000
    Median Household Income$59,200

    Westgate, Columbus, OH — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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