Microsoft Buys 37 More Acres in Ohio for $6.65 Million, Expanding Licking County Land Holdings Beyond 700 Acres

Microsoft has added to its growing portfolio of land in Licking County, Ohio, paying approximately USD 6.65 million for 37 acres in Pataskala. The purchase pushes the company's cumulative land holdings in the county beyond 700 acres and extends a buying pattern along Refugee Road that dates back to November 2023. These acquisitions draw attention to potential future Ohio data center developments and Microsoft's expanding land holdings, reflecting broader US data center development activity across key markets.