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Lake Darby, Ohio houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Lake Darby, OH (Franklin County) — Census median home value $220,700, county listing prices down about 7.1% over the past year. Market data for Lake Darby houses and the broader area.
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Lake Darby, OH is in Franklin County, Ohio — this guide covers houses in Lake Darby and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,323, with a median household income of $94,743. Census data puts Lake Darby houses at a median value of $220,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Franklin County's current median listing price runs $322,500, down about 7.1% over the past year.
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Market overview
Lake Darby housing market
Lake Darby is in Franklin County, Ohio. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Lake Darby and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$220,700
Population (Census ACS)
4,323
Median household income
$94,743
County price trend (2025)
3.19% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Lake Darby market snapshot
Population
4,323
County
Franklin County
Median Household Income
$94,743
Median Home Value (city)
$220,700
Median Listing Price (Franklin County)
$322,500
Median Gross Rent
$1,537/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-7.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lake Darby's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $220,700. Separately, Franklin County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $322,500. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Franklin County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.19% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Lake Darby has an estimated population of 4,323 and a median household income of $94,743, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Lake Darby's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: West Jefferson (~4.8 mi), Lafayette (~10.0 mi), Plain City (~10.3 mi), Plumwood (~10.8 mi), Dublin (~11.1 mi), Orient (~11.3 mi), Columbus (~12.5 mi), London (~12.6 mi), Derby (~13.7 mi), Choctaw Lake (~14.3 mi), Shawnee Hills (~14.4 mi), Commercial Point (~16.0 mi), Powell (~16.0 mi), Mount Sterling (~17.4 mi), Darbyville (~19.2 mi), Westerville (~19.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Lake Darby data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,323
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$220,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$94,743
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,537
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.19%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$322,500
Census place type
CDP
County
Franklin County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.46 sq mi
Census GEOID
3941363
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Columbus City Schools District — 118 schools, 45,338 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Franklin addresses may be served by Columbus City Schools District, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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What are houses worth in Lake Darby, OH?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Lake Darby at $220,700. Franklin County's current median listing price runs $322,500, down about 7.1% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Lake Darby, OH?
For owner-occupied houses in Lake Darby, Census ACS data shows a median value of $220,700. Active listing prices in Franklin County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Lake Darby, OH?
Lake Darby houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Franklin County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Lake Darby, OH?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Lake Darby's population at approximately 4,323.
What's the median rent in Lake Darby, OH?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Lake Darby at approximately $1,537 per month.
What is the median household income in Lake Darby, OH?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Lake Darby at approximately $94,743.
Is the Lake Darby housing market growing?
Franklin County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.19% annual change in 2025.
Is Lake Darby, OH affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Lake Darby's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Lake Darby, OH?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Columbus City Schools District for many Lake Darby addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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