What is the rental yield in Westland, Columbus, Ohio?

Westland, Columbus, Ohio has a gross yield of 5.4. That sits alongside prices about 9% below Columbus and 9% above Ohio, plus a Red Flag score of 50. Over the past year, prices were down 1.7%, which may matter for buyers tracking recent momentum.

How does Westland compare to Columbus, Ohio?

Westland, Columbus, Ohio is priced about 9% below Columbus, with a gross yield of 5.4. Over the past year, prices were down 1.7%. It also has walkability of 43 and education in the 56th percentile, so the profile is mixed rather than extreme.

What are the key market risks in Westland, Columbus, Ohio?

Westland, Columbus, Ohio has a Red Flag score of 50, which suggests a middle-of-the-road risk profile. The neighborhood also shows a 1.7% price decline over the past year. Those figures indicate neither a low-risk nor a high-risk setup based on the available data.

Neighborhood

Westland

Columbus, Ohio US

Westland, Columbus, Ohio is a moderate-yield neighborhood with a gross yield of 5.4 and prices about 9% below Columbus but 9% above Ohio. Over the past year, prices were down 1.7%. It carries a Red Flag score of 50, walkability of 43, and education in the 56th percentile. The main strength is the below-city pricing; the main risk is the middling Red Flag score.

AI Summary•Updated May 2026

Area

5.88 mi²

ZIP Code

43228

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

$282,916

YoY-1.7%

Gross Rental Yield

5.4%

Listed rent · ZORI annualized

Red Flag Index

Moderate

50 / 100

Walkability Score

Car-Dependent

OpenStreetMap POI density · national percentile

Education Score

56 / 100

Good · better than 56% of U.S. districts

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

AI Score

Fair

DistrictScore attractiveness · national model

Westland Property Prices & Rental Yield

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

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Market Economics Snapshot

May 2026

Metric	Value	YoY
Median Sale Price	$282,916	-1.7%
Price / Sq Ft (Verified)	$185/sqft	-0.1%
Asking Rent (Median)	$1,280/mo	+0.8%
Gross Rental Yield	5.4%	—
Liquidity Score	42 / 100	Moderate
Homes Sold (Period)	168	+9.8%

Is Westland Safe? Natural-Hazard Risk

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

Red Flag Breakdown

50 / 100

Moderate Risk

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

Heat80Very High

Hail80Very High

Earthquake60High

Tornado60High

Flood40Moderate

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 — 168 homes sold last period

Heat risk is Very High (80/100)

Hail risk is Very High (80/100)

Insights are generated from Westland's live DistrictScore metrics.

Westland 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

9.1 µg/m³ Above EPA annual standard-22.1% since 2015

EPA 9WHO 5

20152024

Annual mean fine-particle (PM2.5) concentration at the Westland 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; Westland inherits the Ohio figures.

Radon Potential

EPA

Zone 1

Zone 1 — Highest potential · Westland

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 nearbyHigh

Point-source screening near Westland: 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 Westland

Amenity density and pedestrian access from OpenStreetMap points of interest.

Walkability & Amenities

OpenStreetMap POI

43

Car-Dependent

Walkability Score

8

Grocery

14

Dining

9

Schools

1

Universities

2

Hospitals

2

Pharmacies

6

Parks

0

Rail Transit

0

Coworking

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

Westland vs Columbus vs Ohio

How Westland benchmarks against its city and state medians.

Benchmark vs City & State

Across Westland, the median sale price sits about 9% below the median for Columbus neighborhoods and about 9% 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 fell 1.7%. Transaction liquidity sits above the median for Columbus neighborhoods and above the statewide median.

Area	Median / Sq Ft	Gross Yield	Liquidity
Westland	$185/sqft	5.4%	42
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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Westland Real Estate FAQ

Westland, Columbus, Ohio offers a gross yield of 5.4 with prices about 9% below Columbus and 9% above Ohio. Over the past year, prices were down 1.7%, while the Red Flag score is 50. That mix points to moderate income potential with a balanced risk profile.

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