If you've looked at new construction in Pataskala this year, you've probably seen marketing that connects the Intel project with expected demand. Land listings advertise parcels "5.5 miles from the new INTEL project" or "7 miles from Intel," builders frame their communities around proximity to "Google, Amazon, Intel, and Facebook offices," and relocation guides describe an "unprecedented wave" reshaping the eastern corridor. Intel's construction and production schedule has changed since the project was announced.
Intel's filings with the state of Ohio provide an updated construction and production timeline. And the mayor of Pataskala has already told a local reporter, on the record, that he's relieved the timeline slipped.
Intel's Updated Project Timeline
When Intel announced its New Albany campus in January 2022, the plan was straightforward: two semiconductor fabrication plants, production starting by the end of 2025. That date has moved four times since. By February 2024 it had slipped to late 2026. By March 2025, Intel told employees the first fab wouldn't be complete until 2030, with operations starting that year or the next, and the second fab following in 2031 and 2032. The most recent update, a filing with Ohio regulators reported in March 2026, confirmed that timeline again: fab one finished in 2030, production in 2030 or 2031, fab two wrapping construction in 2031 and easing into operation in 2032.
That's not a delay measured in months. It's a shift from a 2025 production target to a 2030-2031 operational date, reaffirmed as recently as this spring. Construction on the site continues, and hiring for trades and supplier roles is real, while the workforce increase associated with the project is still expected several years from now.
What the Mayor Already Said
The delay has drawn a public response from Pataskala's mayor.
In The Reporting Project's February 2025 report, Pataskala Mayor Mike Compton said:
"I welcome it because I think it helps slow things down and lets things happen a little bit more naturally without any panic. Build it and build it right."
The remarks offer a local perspective on the project's pace. Buyers can consider the project timeline alongside their own plans when weighing a move to Pataskala.
Comparing Pataskala Market Figures
Published figures for Pataskala's median home price differ by source and reporting period.
| Source | Metric | Figure | Time Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus REALTORS (MLS) | Median sale price | $401,500 | June 2026 |
| Portal aggregator | Median closed price | $451,990 | April 2026 |
| Portal aggregator | Median list price | $454,000 | August 2026 |
| Portal aggregator | Average days on market | 146 days (vs. 29 days a year earlier) | April 2026 |
The figures reflect different reporting periods, property mixes, and metrics, including median sale price, median closed price, and median list price. They should be read with their source and time window; figures from different sources and periods are not interchangeable.
The reported days-on-market figures offer a separate view of market activity: the average was 146 days in April 2026, compared with 29 days a year earlier.
Distances and Commute Estimates
Distances and commute estimates described as "close to Intel" vary among listings and communities. One rural parcel listing describes itself as 7 miles from the Intel site. Another, similarly positioned property calls itself 5.5 miles away and "only a 10-minute drive." A new-construction guide for the corridor promises a "seamless 15-to-20-minute commute" from communities that, depending on the specific subdivision, sit anywhere from 12 to 15 miles south of the actual campus.
The figures use different starting points along Hazelton-Etna Road (State Route 310) or Mink Street, while communities described as part of the corridor sit at different distances. A buyer evaluating a specific address should ask for an actual drive time from that address at a specific hour rather than rely on a corridor-wide average.
The Building That's Actually Happening
None of this means Pataskala isn't growing. It means the growth is happening on builder timelines, not Intel's operational calendar. M/I Homes broke ground on Forest Ridge, its first Pataskala community, situated between State Route 161 and Broad Street. Maronda Homes has two active projects in the city, Borders Place and Smoke Creek, the latter less than a mile from Watkins Memorial High School. Scenic View Estates, a gated custom-lot community off SR 310, released select lots for sale earlier this year.
These projects are underway while Intel's campus follows its own construction and operations timeline. Pataskala Municipal Park's 15-acre grounds and the Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park continue to anchor the city's existing neighborhoods regardless of what's happening at the Intel site to the north.
What This Means If You're Timing a Purchase
If you're weighing a move to Pataskala, Intel's current project timeline is one factor to consider. Under the schedule described above, the expected production dates are years away. The table shows that citywide medians vary by source and period and may not describe the value of a specific house; recent comparable sales near your target address are more useful when evaluating an offer.
If you're comparing a Pataskala listing against other Licking or Franklin County options and want to assess its asking price against recent comparable sales, that's a comps conversation worth having before you write an offer, not after. Kim Kovacs and Partners can pull the actual closed sales for a specific Pataskala address and discuss how they compare with its asking price.
