The Fastest-Growing Corners of Central Ohio Right Now — And Why It Matters

A Region With Multiple Speeds

One of the things I remind clients most often: Central Ohio isn't one housing market, it's a patchwork of them. June's data made that especially clear. While the region overall saw a healthy 5.0% increase in closed sales, three school districts stood out for growth well above that regional average.

Grove City (South-Western City School District)

South-Western City School District posted 181 closed sales in June, up 19.9% year-over-year — the highest closed-sales total among the standout districts, paired with strong double-digit growth. Grove City has long offered a value proposition that's hard to beat: reasonable pricing, easy highway access, and a genuine small-town feel without being far from downtown Columbus.

Westerville

Westerville City School District saw 133 closed sales, up 23.1% year-over-year — a notable number for one of the region's more established suburban communities. Westerville isn't a newly discovered hot spot; it's a long-respected district that's simply continuing to draw steady demand, which speaks to its staying power as a place families want to put down roots.

Sunbury (Big Walnut Local School District)

The standout of the three: Big Walnut Local School District, covering Sunbury, posted 41 closed sales in June, up an impressive 46.4% year-over-year. It's a smaller market in absolute numbers, but that growth rate signals a district that's rapidly gaining attention — likely a mix of new construction activity and buyers looking north for more land and a quieter pace, without giving up a reasonable commute.

What This Means If You're Buying or Selling

For buyers, rapid year-over-year growth in a district is often an early signal — home values and demand in these areas tend to keep climbing as more people discover them, so getting in now can mean getting in before the next round of price adjustments.

For sellers in these same districts, it means your home is likely to attract serious interest if it's priced and presented well. And for sellers in the more established communities I work in most — Upper Arlington, Dublin, Worthington, Clintonville, Hilliard, Powell, and Grandview — steady, enduring demand remains just as real, even without the same dramatic year-over-year percentage swings. Different market, different strengths.

Bottom Line

Growth stories like Grove City, Westerville, and Sunbury are a good reminder that "the Central Ohio market" is really dozens of micro-markets moving at their own pace. Whether you're chasing the next up-and-coming district or staying rooted in an established favorite, the right move depends on your goals — not a regional average.

Curious how your specific neighborhood is trending? I'd love to walk you through the numbers.

Margaret Lipp | RE/MAX Premier Choice

Serving Upper Arlington, Dublin, Worthington, Clintonville, Hilliard, Powell, Grandview, and all Central Ohio communities

Data source: Columbus REALTORS® Central Ohio Housing Report, June 2026 (Columbus & Central Ohio Regional MLS).