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Worthington.
Worthington is an established suburb just north of Columbus in Franklin County. It was founded in 1803 by settlers from Connecticut, and that history shows in Old Worthington, the walkable historic district along High Street. Buyers find a wide range of older housing here, including homes dating to the 1800s, set among brick sidewalks and tree-lined streets. The city is served by the Worthington City School District.
Worthington at a glance
- $513K
- Median price
- 26 days
- On market
- Worthington City Schools
- School district
- Worthington Enterprises · AAA Ohio · MedVet
- Key employers
Median sale price and time on market: Redfin Data Center, May 2026. A median is the middle of the market, not your home. Homes here close well above and below it. For your number, ask and I will run it personally.
Worthington market, by the numbers
- 105%
- Sale-to-list
- 1.4 mo
- Months of supply
- 18
- Homes sold that month
- +7.6%
- Price vs a year ago
Source: Redfin Data Center, all residential, May 2026.
Who lives in Worthington
- $124,734
- Median household income
- 82.9%
- Homes owner-occupied
- 14,754
- Population
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 (ACS 5-year).
Selling in Worthington
Worthington has its own rules.
Generic Columbus-agent treatment misses what is specific to Worthington: the comp adjustments that matter on these blocks, the school-calendar timing, and the buyer pool that actually shops here. Three things every Worthington seller should know before talking to any agent:
- 1
Homes in or near the Old Worthington historic district often draw buyers who specifically want older character and walkability to High Street, so highlight original details and proximity to the village center.
- 2
Worthington has a varied housing stock, from 1800s homes to postwar subdivisions, so pricing and marketing should reflect the era and condition of your specific home rather than a single neighborhood average.
- 3
Buyers frequently ask about the Worthington City School District, so clear, current information on the assigned schools helps a listing stand out.
The full version
The Worthington Seller Playbook
The net sheet at the Worthington median, the buyer pool, and the prep plan for this price band. Free.
Living in Worthington
What the address actually comes with.
Here is a look at the places that shape daily life in Worthington.
Old Worthington Historic District
The historic core of the city along High Street, with preserved 19th-century architecture and a walkable mix of local shops and restaurants.
Worthington Farmers Market
Established in 1987, one of central Ohio's largest farmers markets, running Saturday mornings in Old Worthington from May through October and indoors in winter.
McConnell Arts Center
A multidisciplinary arts center on Evening Street that presents visual, performing, and digital arts year round.
Olentangy River Parklands
A linear park along the Olentangy River with more than two miles of multi-use trail, plus courts, fields, a skate park, and river access for kayaks and canoes.
Highbanks Metro Park
A 1,200-acre Metro Park just north of the city, named for its steep banks along the Olentangy River, with hiking trails and overlooks.
Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under open licenses. Full photo credits.
Worthington questions, answered
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Either way, the first step is the same: get the playbook, read it on your own time, and call when it raises questions.
Aaron Leddy · REALTOR® · Red 1 Realty · Serving Central Ohio
