Are buyers active in Columbus?

Buyer demand in Columbus is **cautious** as of September 2026. The pending ratio is 0.29 — that's contracts under negotiation versus the homes available to buy. Homes take a median of 81 days to go under contract. Active inventory is +15.1% year over year, giving buyers more choice and slower-paced decisions. Sellers are responding: 21.6% of listings have cut price. Overall, the Primpted Sold Score for Columbus is 38/100 (Challenging Market Conditions). — Live indicators (September 2026): Sold Score: 38/100 (Challenging Market Conditions) · Pending ratio: 0.29 · Inventory YoY: +15.1% · Median days on market: 81 · Sellers cutting price: 21.6% · Median listing price: $320,000 (-1.5% YoY)