How does Easton compare with Columbus, Ohio overall?

Easton, Columbus, Ohio is priced about 2% above the city median and has walkability of 59. It records a gross yield of 5.4, a Red Flag score of 58, and education in the 4th percentile, with prices up 2.7% over the past year.

What are the main market signals for Easton, Columbus, Ohio?

Easton, Columbus, Ohio combines a gross yield of 5.4 with prices up 2.7% over the past year. It sits about 2% above the city median and 23% above the state median, with a Red Flag score of 58 and walkability of 59.

Neighborhood

Easton

Columbus, Ohio US

Easton, Columbus, Ohio is a mid-priced neighborhood with a gross yield of 5.4 and a Red Flag score of 58. It is priced about 2% above the city median and 23% above the state median, while prices rose 2.7% over the past year. The main strength is walkability of 59; the main limitation is education in the 4th percentile.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

6.01 mi²

ZIP Code

43230

County

Franklin County

State

Ohio

Redfin — median sale & volumeZillow ZORI — asking rentFEMA National Risk Index v1.20OpenStreetMap — POIFBI UCR — state crimeEPA — radon zonesWashU ACAG — satellite PM2.5EPA FRS / BTS — hazard screeningUS Census ACS / TIGER 2024

Verified Price · Median Sale

$348,646

YoY+2.7%

Gross Rental Yield

5.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

58 / 100

Walkability Score

Somewhat Walkable

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

4 / 100

Limited · better than 4% of U.S. districts

Pre-pandemic SEDA (2018/19) · district proxy

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Easton Property Prices & Rental Yield

Verified Redfin sale data and Zillow ZORI asking rent for Easton, Columbus.

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$348,646	+2.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$208/sqft	+2.3%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,560/mo	+1.0%
Gross Rental Yield	5.4%	—
Liquidity Score	43 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	181	-12.6%

Is Easton Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index composite across eight hazards, plus inherited Ohio crime context.

Red Flag Breakdown

58 / 100

Moderate Risk

Composite is weighted by expected impact — frequent low-damage hazards (hail, wind) weigh less than flood or wildfire.

Flood80Very High

Heat80Very High

Hail80Very High

Earthquake60High

Tornado60High

Wildfire40Moderate

Hurricane40Moderate

Strong Wind40Moderate

8/8 hazards scored · FEMA NRI v1.20

Crime (state-level): Ohio averaged 18.4 crimes and 2.9 violent per 1,000 residents (-9.5% YoY) in 2024(FBI UCR). Compare the state to the country, not states as a ranking — full Safety & Crime data lives on the state page.

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What Stands Out AI Insight

Above-average gross rental yield at 5.4%

Active transaction volume — 181 homes sold last period

Dense amenities — 61 dining & 14 grocery options nearby

Flood risk is Very High (80/100)

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Easton's live DistrictScore metrics.

Easton Environment & Safety

Satellite PM2.5 air-quality history, FBI UCR crime trend (Ohio-level, the finest official aggregation), EPA radon potential and point-source hazard screening.

Air Quality — PM2.5

2015–2024

8.9 µg/m³ Meets EPA, above WHO guideline-22.4% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Easton centroid, satellite-derived (ACAG). References: WHO guideline 5 µg/m³ · EPA annual standard 9 µg/m³. Latest year ranks worse than 98% of U.S. neighborhoods.

Ohio Crime Trend

FBI UCR

20132024

All crimes / 1k

Violent / 1k

Year	Crimes / 1k	Violent / 1k	YoY
2024	18.4	2.9	-9.5%
2023	20.5	3.0	-2.1%
2022	21.1	3.0	+3.2%
2021	20.4	3.2	-5.1%
2020	21.6	3.1	-8.3%
2019	23.5	3.0	—

Reported at the state level — the finest official US crime aggregation; Easton inherits the Ohio figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Easton

EPA radon zones estimate indoor radon potential county-wide (Zone 1 highest, Zone 3 lowest). Testing is recommended in all zones.

Environmental Hazards

EPA / BTS

Industrial odor1 nearbyVery High

Point-source screening near Easton: EPA Superfund National Priorities List & Facility Registry (2026), BTS aviation noise (2020, 24-hour average level). Superfund shows distance to the nearest listed site; odor shows detected sources within the screening radius. Only detected sources are listed; the bar shows severity vs. all U.S. neighborhoods.

Walkability & Amenities in Easton

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

59

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability Score

14

Grocery

61

Dining

6

Schools

1

Universities

0

Hospitals

3

Pharmacies

18

Parks

1

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

POI counts are amenities within Easton's boundary plus a 400 m walk buffer. Rail transit excludes bus stops.

Easton vs Columbus vs Ohio

How Easton benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Easton, the median sale price sits in line with the median for Columbus neighborhoods and about 23% above the statewide median. Gross rental yield is 5.4%, against 5.1% for Columbus neighborhoods and 6.2% statewide. Over the past 12 months, prices rose 2.7%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Columbus neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Easton	$208/sqft	5.4%	43
Columbus	$203/sqft	5.1%	30
Ohio	$169/sqft	6.2%	28

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Buying Property in the US as a Foreigner

Federal & Ohio tax facts for non-resident buyers, plus the latest local market news.

Buying as a Foreigner

US Tax & Ownership

Applies to everyone7

Capital Gains (Federal)

Long-term capital gains taxed federally at 0/15/20%, plus a 3.8% Net Investment Income Tax on higher incomes (2026).

Property Tax

Property tax: ~1.28% average effective rate (statewide average; set and collected locally).

State Income Tax

State income tax up to 3.5%; rental income is taxed at these rates.

State Capital Gains

Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at state rates.

Transfer Tax

Real estate transfer tax: $1 per $1,000.

Assessment Cap

No Proposition 13-style assessment cap; property is reassessed at market value.

Mansion Tax / Rent Control

No statewide mansion tax or statewide rent control.

US citizens & tax residents7

Primary-Home Exclusion

Selling your main home: exclude up to $250k of gain (single) / $500k (married) if you owned and lived there 2 of the last 5 years.

1031 Like-Kind Exchange

A 1031 like-kind exchange defers capital gains tax on investment property; 45 days to identify, 180 to close. Real estate only.

Depreciation Recapture

Residential rentals depreciate over 27.5 years; on sale, recaptured depreciation is taxed up to 25% (Section 1250).

Mortgage Interest Deduction

Mortgage interest is deductible on up to $750k of home debt. The SALT cap rose to $40,000 for 2025-2029 (reverts to $10k in 2030).

Opportunity Zones

Opportunity Zones are now permanent (2025): reinvested capital gains get deferral plus a basis step-up, and are tax-free after 10 years.

Rental Income (Resident)

Rental income is reported on Schedule E; passive-loss rules (Section 469) limit deducting rental losses against other income.

1031 State Conformity

The state conforms to the federal 1031 like-kind exchange rules.

Foreign buyers (non-residents)5

FIRPTA (Foreign Sellers)

FIRPTA: the buyer withholds 15% of the gross sale price when a nonresident sells US property. It is an advance deposit, not the final tax.

Non-Resident Capital Gains

Nonresident sellers pay US capital gains tax (generally 15-20%) on the net gain via Form 1040-NR; FIRPTA withholding is credited.

Non-Resident Rental Tax

Nonresident rental income is taxed at 30% of gross by default, or on net income at graduated rates via a Section 871(d) election (W-8ECI).

Estate Tax (Non-Resident)

Nonresidents get only a $60,000 US estate-tax exemption (vs $13.99M for residents); US property above it is taxed up to 40%. Treaties may help.

ITIN Requirement

Nonresidents without an SSN need an ITIN (Form W-7) to file US tax returns, claim FIRPTA refunds, and report rental income.

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Easton Real Estate FAQ

Easton, Columbus, Ohio shows a gross yield of 5.4 and a Red Flag score of 58. Pricing is about 2% above the city median and 23% above the state median, with prices up 2.7% over the past year.

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