Housing

Central Ohio's economy could see new challenges in 2024, including slower job growth than in other parts of the country.

The average sale price of a central Ohio home rose about 5% this year, though the increase was much more in some areas.

An Affordable Housing Alliance of Central Ohio report says that about 52,000 Franklin County households put more than half their income toward housing.

Every year, more than a thousand public schools across the country close, sometimes sitting empty for decades. But in the midst of a statewide housing shortage, some are finding a new purpose.

“Hilliard by Design” is an update to the city’s comprehensive community plan required by city law. It was developed by 27 residents and stakeholders starting in 2021.

Numbers still fall short of the demand needed for the region’s growth.

The group of older, largely deaf residents of the senior apartments held neon signs reading, “Enough is enough,” and “Stop mental abuse.”

The city of Findlay in northwest Ohio is seeing a growing number of people living on the streets. It's helping its downtown businesses prepare to coexist with that population.

Intel’s chip-making plants are expected to shake up the housing market in central Ohio. The region can take lessons from eastern Ohio, which saw rising rents during its shale development boom.

The legislation would block tax breaks for companies that own 50 or more single-family rental properties.