Land Near the Intel Plant in New Albany, Ohio: What Sellers and Investors Need to Know

Intel's New Albany Campus: The Numbers

Intel's Ohio One campus in New Albany is a $20+ billion investment spanning 1,000 acres. At full build-out, it will employ approximately 10,000 workers directly — and industry analysts estimate 4–5 indirect jobs for every direct Intel job. That means 40,000–50,000 new jobs tied to the facility over the next decade.

This is not a normal economic development event. This is a regional transformation. And it is actively reshaping the land market across a 30-mile radius.

Which Areas Are Seeing the Most Impact?

New Albany and Licking County (direct impact zone). The industrial land within 5 miles of the campus has already been largely absorbed by Intel suppliers and logistics companies. Prices for shovel-ready industrial sites in this zone have increased 40–60% since the campus announcement.

Delaware County (northern spillover). As the immediate New Albany zone filled up, development pressure moved north into Delaware County. US-23 and US-36/37 corridors are the primary focus. We're actively tracking deals in this zone.

Licking County east of New Albany. The Johnstown, Granville, and Hebron areas are seeing workforce housing demand from Intel employees priced out of New Albany proper. This is driving residential land values in formerly sleepy rural townships.

Western Franklin County fringe. Less direct Intel impact but benefiting from the overall Central Ohio growth story — commercial and mixed-use development is active.

What Intel Suppliers Are Looking For

Intel's supply chain includes specialty chemical suppliers, ultra-pure water treatment companies, packaging firms, and precision equipment manufacturers — all of which need to be within close proximity to the fabrication facility. These companies are typically looking for:

10–50 acre parcels with industrial or M-1 zoning
Proximity to I-270, US-62, or SR-161
Heavy power and water infrastructure nearby
Sites that can be permitted and shovel-ready within 18–24 months

If You Own Land Within 30 Miles of New Albany

Even if your parcel isn't in the immediate hot zone, the Intel effect has created broadly elevated interest in Central Ohio land. Here's what to do:

Get a current valuation. Don't rely on your 2021 or 2022 assessment. Land values in this region have moved significantly and your county auditor's assessment is likely behind the market.
Check your zoning. If your land is currently zoned agricultural but is near a highway or commercial corridor, it may be worth pursuing a rezoning before selling to maximize your price.
Talk to a cash buyer first. Before you list with an agent, get a cash offer. The no-commission savings alone can be significant — and a cash buyer familiar with the Intel corridor can often move faster than the traditional market.

Ohio Valley Land Partners and the Silicon Heartland

We are actively acquiring land in Delaware, Licking, and Franklin fringe counties for investor clients positioning for the Intel supply chain buildout. If you own a parcel in this corridor — agricultural, residential, or commercial — we want to talk to you. Submit your property address and we'll have a cash offer within 24 hours.

The Bigger Picture for the Ohio Valley

The Intel campus is the most visible catalyst, but the broader Ohio Valley story is one of steady, multi-decade industrial and agricultural land demand. From the eastern Ohio shale counties to the Columbus metro's northern fringe, we are buyers across the entire region. No parcel is too small or too rural for a conversation.