Columbia, CT 06237 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Columbia, CT—06237

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$413,000

5.0% YoY Growth

Household Income

$122,000

15.2% YoY Growth

Days on Market

6.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

2.9%

Median Rent

$2,850

5.0% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

$2,850

N/A

Home Price Trends — Columbia, CT

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Columbia, CT is $413,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.0%. This indicates that home prices in Columbia, CT are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.9%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$413,000	5.0%
Single Family	$414,000	4.5%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Columbia, CT

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbia, CT is $2,850, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.0%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbia, CT is 3-bedrooms: $2,850. The most common rental property sizes in Columbia, CT are 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom, accounting for 71.5% and 15.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,850	$2,850
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	$2,850	$2,850
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

8.9%

2 Bedrooms

4.6%

3 Bedrooms

71.5%

4 Bedrooms

15.0%

Property Listings — Columbia, CT

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbia, CT is 36. This is a decrease of -31.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$361,000	-50.0%
Listing Count	14	6.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.3%	6.0%
Days on Market	70	-6.0%

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Demographics — Columbia, CT

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, CT has a population of 5,270, which has decreased by -3.3% over the past 5 years. Columbia, CT is a less popular place for families, as children make up 12.2% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 33.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 17.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	5,270	-3.3%
% Under 18	12.2%	-36.1%
% Seniors	24.5%	24.4%
% WFH	17.6%	144.4%
% w/ College Degree	33.5%	-26.7%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, CT is a predominantly white area, with 85.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 5.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbia, CT is hispanic, making up 5.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.0% of the population in Columbia, CT, and this percentage has decreased by 6.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	85.9%	-5.2%
% Black	2.2%	2,100.0%
% Hispanic	5.5%	-33.7%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	3.0%	-6.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, CT

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 100 mortgage originations in Columbia, CT, of which 81.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 51.0%, with 19.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Columbia, CT. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	100
% Conventional Loans	81.0%
% Government Loans	19.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	11.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, CT

Columbia, CT lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	2
Total Units Section 8	2
% Rentals under Section 8	0.6%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$900
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,130
3 Bedroom	-$1,490	$2,850	$1,360
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,650

Columbia, CT—06237

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Columbia, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Columbia, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Columbia, CT

Demographics — Columbia, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Columbia, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Columbia, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.7
Median Home Price	$413,000
Median Household Income	$122,000

Columbia, CT—06237

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Columbia, CT

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Columbia, CT

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Columbia, CT

Demographics — Columbia, CT

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, CT

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, CT

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Columbia, CT

Home Price to Income Ratio

Columbia, CT — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Andover, CT

Lebanon, CT

Hebron, CT

Coventry, CT

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Frequently Asked Questions

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