Pickerington, OH — Momentum Score, Home Values & Best-For

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Fairfield County · Columbus · population 25,814

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72
Rising
Momentum score · 0–100

Where Pickerington stands

At or near all-time high. population growing 2.8% per year.

Median home $422,128
1-year +0.7%
5-yr CAGR +5.6%
vs 5-yr peak -0.3%
Population +2.8%/yr

Home value trajectory · last 10 years

Zillow ZHVI · monthly
peak 2026-02$422k$202k$281k$361k$440k201620182020202220242026

Lifestyle scores

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Walkability
32/100
Very car-dependent
Estimated from population density. Higher = denser, more amenities within walking distance.
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Public transit
15/100
Transit limited
Curated list of major US transit systems + population-based estimate. Higher = real subway/rail/bus options.
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Remote work fit
81/100
Excellent for remote work
Composite of city size, housing cost, state tax structure, and region's remote-work track record.

Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.

Rent trajectory · last 5 years

Zillow ZORI · monthly
$2,173/mo$1,627$1,993$2,360202220242026

Home value vs rent · indexed to 100

Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)
Home valueRent117126100120202220242026

Rent vs buy

Price-to-rent ratio: 16.2
Lean buy

At a 16.2 price-to-rent ratio, Pickerington is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.

How the momentum score breaks down

methodology →
Home YoY
53 · w22%
Home 5-yr CAGR
68 · w22%
Distance from peak
88 · w18%
Population growth
88 · w16%
Rent YoY
64 · w12%
Home 10-yr CAGR
74 · w10%
Long thesis

Pickerington has been growing population at 2.8% per year while home values compounded +5.6% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.

Short thesis

Pickerington's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.

About Pickerington

Pickerington is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, with an estimated population of 25,814. It anchors the Columbus metro area. The population has grown 2.8% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Pickerington is $422,128 as of 2026-04, up 0.7% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.6% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Pickerington average $2,173 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (+2.8%). The composite momentum score is 72 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.

▲ Bull case

●People are voting with their feet: population growing 2.8% per year since 2020 — that’s faster than ~80% of US cities.
●Healthy 5-year run: +5.6% annualized over 5 years, outpacing US inflation.
●Held the highs: currently -0.3% from the 5-year peak — this market refused to give back gains.

▼ Bear case

○Local nuance: city-level data smooths over neighborhood differences. School zones, HOA rules, and street-level character matter — visit before deciding.

Playbook

Buyer

You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.

Seller

Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.

Investor

Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.

Local safety & alerts

No active National Weather Service alerts for Fairfield County right now.

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Run the numbers for Pickerington

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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.

Climate & natural-disaster risk

Winter (Jan)
36° / 21°
avg high / low
Summer (Jul)
83° / 64°
avg high / low
Sunny days/yr
178
~49% of year
Annual precip
39″ rain
28″ snow
Disaster risk (1=very low, 5=very high)
Hurricane
Very low
Tornado
High
Wildfire
Very low
Earthquake
Low
Flood
Moderate

State-level averages from NOAA Climate Normals (1991-2020) and FEMA National Risk Index. City-level conditions can vary significantly within a state.

Local sports teams

Major professional teams the Columbus area cheers for. Detailed stats, schedules, and player pages on intherafters.com.

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Local news & community

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Local economy & environment

Humidity
72%
Humid climate
Median household income
$67,800
Ohio state median
Top industries (state-level)
ManufacturingHealthcareFinance

Humidity is annual average relative humidity (NOAA). Income is Census ACS 5-year estimate. Industries are largest employment sectors statewide (BLS); the local mix in a given city may vary.

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