Market Insights
Located in the center of Ohio, Columbus is the 2nd largest city in the Midwest and the 14th-largest in the United States.
The region, whose population has never declined, is experiencing a period of tremendous growth and boasts some of the best business resources around.
Why Columbus?
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Columbus Industrial Market Trends
The Columbus industrial market recorded 5.79 million square feet of leasing
activity in Q3 2025. New leases accounted for 61% of total volume
highlighting continued tenant demand for industrial space. Deals in the
Southeast and West submarkets represented 62% of new leasing activity.
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National Industrial Market
In the third quarter of 2025, the U.S. industrial vacancy rate rose by just four basis points to 7.4%, the smallest quarterly increase since Q4 2022. Nearing its cyclical peak, the rate is expected to stabilize over the coming quarters as demand picks up and new supply remains limited.
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