$195,000
$42,000
Moderate
About Franklinton
Franklinton is Columbus's oldest neighborhood and one of its most exciting urban revitalization stories. Located just west of downtown across the Scioto River, Franklinton — affectionately nicknamed 'The Bottoms' — has transformed over the past decade from a long-overlooked working-class neighborhood into a thriving arts and creative district. The Franklinton Arts District has drawn galleries, studios, muralists, and creative businesses that have given the area a gritty, authentic character unlike anywhere else in Columbus. Significant public and private investment has followed, including new housing developments, renovated commercial corridors along West Broad Street and Sullivant Avenue, and proximity to Nationwide Children's Hospital's major campus expansion. New construction and infill development are accelerating, making Franklinton one of the most compelling value-play markets for buyers who want to get in ahead of continued appreciation.
Buyer Profile
First-time buyers and investors seeking Columbus's lowest entry-level price points with significant upside; artists and creative professionals drawn to the neighborhood's authentic culture; urban pioneers comfortable with a neighborhood in transition; buyers priced out of Short North or Victorian Village looking for proximity to downtown; and investors capitalizing on the Nationwide Children's Hospital expansion effect.
Pros
- ✓ Columbus's most affordable urban neighborhood
- ✓ Thriving arts district with authentic creative culture
- ✓ Proximity to downtown Columbus and Scioto Mile
- ✓ Nationwide Children's Hospital expansion driving investment
- ✓ Strong appreciation potential as revitalization continues
- ✓ Active new infill development and renovation activity
- ✓ Unique neighborhood character and community identity
Cons
- ✗ Columbus City Schools
- ✗ Some blocks still in early stages of revitalization
- ✗ Flood plain concerns in lower-lying areas
- ✗ Limited established retail and dining (improving rapidly)
- ✗ Higher crime rates in some pockets compared to other Columbus neighborhoods
- ✗ Infrastructure still catching up to growth