CHART OF THE MONTH: THE LARGEST LANDOWNERS IN COLUMBUS' DATA CENTER MARKET

Written by: Stephanie Morris

Stephanie specializes in research capabilities, providing support for the Colliers Columbus Office, Industrial and Retail groups. Stephanie is responsible for executing data reports, maintaining a commercial property database, reporting quarterly trends, performing data analysis and utilizing statistical information to predict future behavior in the market. Continue reading for insights into the largest landowners in Columbus' data center market.

• Data centers have been a hot topic in Columbus, with tech giants making multi-million and even billion-dollar investments in infrastructure. As the demand for cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and digital services continues to grow, Central Ohio has emerged as a key hub for data center development.

  A handful of major players dominate the data center landscape in Central Ohio.

  
  

• The four largest landowners — Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Meta — collectively own over 5,000 acres across the region. These companies are driving significant economic growth and technological advancement in the area. Amazon is the largest landowner in the Columbus data center market, holding nearly 39% of the total acreage. The company recently announced a $1 billion investment in data center infrastructure in Marysville, further solidifying Central Ohio as a crucial location for its cloud operations.

  
  

• The expansion of data centers in Columbus brings significant economic benefits, including job creation, increased tax revenue, and improved digital infrastructure. However, it also raises questions about energy consumption, land use, and long-term sustainability. As more companies invest in the region, policymakers and local communities will need to balance economic growth with responsible development.