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Columbus, OH: House Price Momentum
FHFA HPI for Columbus, OH (metro area): 346.10 (2026 Q1) Β· 1yr: +3.40% Β· 5yr: +52.38% Β· GUSPM: 53.3 / 100. Source: FHFA HPI (US public domain).
What is the FHFA house price trend in Columbus, OH?
As of 2026 Q1, the FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index for Columbus, OH (metro area) is 346.10 (index base: 1980Q1=100), representing a 1-year change of +3.40% β 0.39 percentage points below the US state median (+3.79%), and a 5-year change of +52.38%. The Gera US Price Momentum (GUSPM) score is 53.3 / 100. Source: FHFA HPI (US public domain).
Source:FHFA House Price Index (HPI) β All-Transactions, Not Seasonally AdjustedΒ·as of 2026 Q1updated quarterly (last: )
Gera US Price Momentum Index53.3 / 100 Β· 1yr +3.40%Columbus, OH: HPI 346.10, 1yr +3.40%, 5yr +52.38%, volatility medium (2026 Q1)How this index is calculated
Reference period: 2026 Q1Β· FHFA HPI All-Transactions (NSA) Β· US public domain Β· Columbus, OH
Columbus, OH house price figures (2026 Q1)
| Measure | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FHFA HPI value | 346.10 | 2026 Q1 (index base 1980Q1=100, All-Transactions NSA) |
| 1-year % change | +3.40% | vs same quarter prior year; 0.39 percentage points below the US state median (+3.79%) |
| 5-year % change | +52.38% | vs same quarter 5 years ago |
| Volatility | 1.44% | Std dev of 1yr changes (last 10 quarters); band: medium |
| GUSPM score | 53.3 / 100 | Gera composite 0β100, normalized across all US states + metros |
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Columbus, OHGUSPM 53.3 / 100 Β· 1yr +3.40% Β· 5yr +52.38% Β· volatility medium
| # | Area | Type | GUSPM | 1-Year | 5-Year | Volatility | Details |
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| #1 | Dothan, AL | Metro | 100.0 / 100 | +15.92% | +51.29% | high | View β |
| #2 | Elmira, NY | Metro | 90.8 / 100 | +14.67% | +42.34% | high | View β |
| #3 | Bangor, ME | Metro | 83.9 / 100 | +9.68% | +67.67% | medium | View β |
| #4 | Syracuse, NY | Metro | 82.2 / 100 | +8.96% | +66.04% | medium | View β |
| #5 | Gadsden, AL | Metro | 80.8 / 100 | +10.00% | +58.69% | high | View β |
| #6 | Parkersburg-Vienna, WV | Metro | 80.4 / 100 | +11.87% | +43.87% | high | View β |
| #7 | Springfield, OH | Metro | 80.3 / 100 | +9.57% | +60.14% | medium | View β |
| #8 | Midland, MI | Metro | 79.2 / 100 | +8.99% | +59.16% | medium | View β |
| #9 | Lawton, OK | Metro | 78.2 / 100 | +11.09% | +45.77% | high | View β |
| #10 | Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | Metro | 77.7 / 100 | +7.16% | +75.40% | medium | View β |
| #11 | Clarksville, TN-KY | Metro | 77.5 / 100 | +8.57% | +61.06% | medium | View β |
| #12 | Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT | Metro | 76.7 / 100 | +8.35% | +58.95% | medium | View β |
| #13 | Jefferson City, MO | Metro | 76.7 / 100 | +7.96% | +66.01% | medium | View β |
| #14 | Utica-Rome, NY | Metro | 75.6 / 100 | +8.75% | +59.25% | high | View β |
| #15 | Janesville-Beloit, WI | Metro | 74.2 / 100 | +7.58% | +62.08% | medium | View β |
| #16 | Jackson, MI | Metro | 74.1 / 100 | +8.72% | +52.62% | medium | View β |
| #17 | Rockford, IL | Metro | 73.8 / 100 | +6.87% | +67.35% | medium | View β |
| #18 | Morristown, TN | Metro | 73.5 / 100 | +6.89% | +70.99% | high | View β |
| #19 | Peoria, IL | Metro | 72.9 / 100 | +9.03% | +46.47% | medium | View β |
| #20 | Lancaster, PA | Metro | 72.8 / 100 | +7.60% | +58.56% | medium | View β |
| #21 | Sierra Vista-Douglas, AZ | Metro | 72.8 / 100 | +8.00% | +55.23% | medium | View β |
| #22 | Reading, PA | Metro | 72.5 / 100 | +7.57% | +60.91% | medium | View β |
| #23 | Lebanon, PA | Metro | 72.4 / 100 | +7.32% | +61.62% | medium | View β |
| #24 | Fond du Lac, WI | Metro | 72.1 / 100 | +7.06% | +64.46% | medium | View β |
| #25 | Lewiston-Auburn, ME | Metro | 71.9 / 100 | +6.19% | +69.57% | medium | View β |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the FHFA house price trend in Columbus, OH in 2026?
- The FHFA HPI for Columbus, OH (metro area) is 346.10 as of 2026 Q1, with a 1-year change of +3.40% and a 5-year change of +52.38%. The US state median 1-year change is +3.79%.
- Is Columbus, OH above or below the US median for house price momentum?
- Columbus, OH is 0.39 percentage points below the US state median (+3.79%) (+3.79%) for 1-year FHFA HPI change as of 2026 Q1.
- What is the GUSPM score for Columbus, OH?
- The Gera US Price Momentum (GUSPM) score for Columbus, OH is 53.3 / 100, computed from FHFA HPI data as of 2026 Q1. GUSPM blends 1-year momentum (50%), annualized 5-year momentum (30%), and a stability bonus (20%), normalized to 0β100 across all US states and metro areas tracked. See the methodology page for the full formula.
- What is the volatility of house prices in Columbus, OH?
- Columbus, OH has a medium volatility (1.44% standard deviation of annual HPI changes over the last 10 quarters). Bands: low < 1.0%, medium 1.0β2.5%, high > 2.5%.
- What is the FHFA All-Transactions House Price Index?
- The FHFA All-Transactions HPI (not seasonally adjusted) measures average house price changes using both purchase mortgages and refinancings acquired by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. The index base is 1980Q1=100 for the all-transactions variant. It is a US federal government work, in the public domain, and available at no cost from fhfa.gov.
Other OH metro areas
- Springfield, OH β +9.57% 1yr, GUSPM 80.3 / 100
- Sandusky, OH β +5.31% 1yr, GUSPM 65.5 / 100
- Youngstown-Warren, OH β +5.34% 1yr, GUSPM 63.8 / 100
- Canton-Massillon, OH β +5.34% 1yr, GUSPM 62.6 / 100
- Cleveland, OH β +5.52% 1yr, GUSPM 62.4 / 100
- Mansfield, OH β +4.77% 1yr, GUSPM 61.8 / 100
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Contains public sector information published by Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and licensed under the US public domain β federal government work. Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI) β All-Transactions, Not Seasonally Adjusted (2026 Q1, published June 2026).