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Gahanna.

Gahanna is an east-side suburb of Columbus in Franklin County. The state named it the Herb Capital of Ohio in 1972, and that identity still shows in places like the Ohio Herb Center downtown. The heart of the city is Creekside, a walkable district of shops and restaurants along Big Walnut Creek. Families here are served by Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools, and the city is a short drive from John Glenn Columbus International Airport.

Gahanna at a glance

$394K
Median price
36 days
On market
Gahanna-Jefferson Schools
School district
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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.

Gahanna market, by the numbers

102%
Sale-to-list
1.8 mo
Months of supply
44
Homes sold that month
-3.3%
Price vs a year ago

Source: Redfin Data Center, all residential, May 2026.

Who lives in Gahanna

$106,004
Median household income
69.5%
Homes owner-occupied
35,438
Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 (ACS 5-year).

Selling in Gahanna

Gahanna has its own rules.

Generic Columbus-agent treatment misses what is specific to Gahanna: the comp adjustments that matter on these blocks, the school-calendar timing, and the buyer pool that actually shops here. Three things every Gahanna seller should know before talking to any agent:

  1. 1

    Homes within walking distance of the Creekside district tend to draw extra buyer interest, because of the shops, dining, and creek-side paths there.

  2. 2

    Many buyers move to Gahanna for the Gahanna-Jefferson schools, so it helps to list the assigned elementary, middle, and high school clearly.

  3. 3

    Proximity to the airport and the I-270 ring is a real draw for commuters, so note your drive times to the airport and downtown.

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Living in Gahanna

What the address actually comes with.

Here is a look at a few places that give Gahanna its character.

  • Daytime view down Mill Street in Gahanna's Creekside district, with brick mixed-use buildings and restaurants

    Creekside Gahanna

    A mixed-use district in downtown Gahanna along Big Walnut Creek, with shops, restaurants, and public plazas.

  • Ohio Herb Center

    The center marks Gahanna's title as the Herb Capital of Ohio, with classes and workshops, housed in the historic Nafzger-Miller house on Mill Street.

  • Creekside Blues and Jazz Festival

    An annual festival in the Creekside district, first held in 1999, featuring more than 30 local, regional, and national performers.

  • Blue sky and clouds reflected in Heron Pond, ringed by trees and tall grasses at Three Creeks Metro Park

    Three Creeks Metro Park

    A large Metro Park named for the spot where Alum, Big Walnut, and Blacklick creeks meet, with trails and access to the Alum Creek Trail.

  • The wooden entrance sign for Gahanna Woods Park and State Nature Preserve surrounded by spring greenery

    Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve

    A 99-acre state nature preserve of swampy forest, woodland pools, and wildflowers, with about a mile of hiking trails.

Photos come from Wikimedia Commons under open licenses. Full photo credits.

Gahanna questions, answered

Selling or buying in Gahanna

What is the median home price in Gahanna, Ohio?
The median sale price in Gahanna is around $394K, with homes taking about 36 days on market. These figures move with the market, so the free Gahanna Seller Playbook carries the current numbers and the block-level comp picture.
How long do homes take to sell in Gahanna?
Recently, about 36 days on market in Gahanna. The first weekend usually does most of the work when a home is priced and prepped right, which is what the Gahanna edition of the playbook walks through.
What school district serves Gahanna?
Gahanna is served by Gahanna-Jefferson Schools. The district shapes buyer demand here, so pricing that ignores the boundary tends to leave money behind.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Gahanna?
Selling costs in Gahanna include commission, any concessions, title, Ohio transfer tax, and prorated property taxes. You can run your own number in the free net sheet calculator, and the Gahanna Seller Playbook works a full example at the local median.
Do you help buyers and sellers in Gahanna?
Yes. Aaron Leddy is a licensed Ohio REALTOR® with Red 1 Realty who works Gahanna at the block level for both buyers and sellers. Start with the free playbook, then book a strategy call when it raises questions.

Selling or buying in Gahanna?

Either way, the first step is the same: get the playbook, read it on your own time, and call when it raises questions.

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Aaron Leddy · REALTOR® · Red 1 Realty · Serving Central Ohio

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