Columbia, PA 17512 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Columbia, PA—17512

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$283,000

4.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$61,100

31.9% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.1%

Median Rent

$1,380

1.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,100

1.8% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,450

21.7% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,450

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Columbia, PA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Columbia, PA is $283,000, with a year-over-year change of 4.5%. This indicates that home prices in Columbia, PA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$283,000	4.5%
Single Family	$284,000	4.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Columbia, PA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbia, PA is $1,410, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbia, PA is 1-bedrooms: $1,130, 2-bedrooms: $1,460, 3-bedrooms: $1,470, 4-bedrooms: $1,450. The most common rental property sizes in Columbia, PA are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 42.3% and 34.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,380	$1,410
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,130
2 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,460
3 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,470
4 Bed Rent	$1,450	$1,450

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.3%

1 Bedroom

42.3%

2 Bedrooms

34.3%

3 Bedrooms

17.5%

4 Bedrooms

3.6%

Property Listings — Columbia, PA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbia, PA is 49. This is a decrease of -2.0% 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 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$322,000	8.0%
Listing Count	53	-13.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	-13.0%
Days on Market	68	9.0%

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Demographics — Columbia, PA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, PA has a population of 18,200, which has increased by 3.0% over the past 5 years. Columbia, PA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 22.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.6% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,200	3.0%
% Under 18	17.7%	-21.3%
% Seniors	25.6%	43.0%
% WFH	6.6%	43.5%
% w/ College Degree	22.5%	25.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbia, PA is a predominantly white area, with 77.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbia, PA is hispanic, making up 15.0% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.3% of the population in Columbia, PA, and this percentage has increased by 16.2% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	77.2%	-1.0%
% Black	5.8%	-28.4%
% Hispanic	15.0%	27.1%
% Asian	0.4%	-33.3%
% Foreign Born	4.3%	16.2%

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Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, PA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 458 mortgage originations in Columbia, PA, of which 84.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 58.0%, with 25.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbia, PA. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	458
% Conventional Loans	84.0%
% Government Loans	16.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	12.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, PA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Columbia, PA under the Section 8 program is 17.3%. This is considered high, suggesting that the neighborhood is heavily composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Columbia, PA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	525
Total Units Section 8	502
% Rentals under Section 8	17.3%
% Occupied Section 8	91.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$140	$1,100	$960
2 Bedroom	-$240	$1,450	$1,210
3 Bedroom	$130	$1,450	$1,580
4 Bedroom	$150	$1,450	$1,600

Columbia, PA—17512

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Columbia, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Columbia, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Columbia, PA

Demographics — Columbia, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Columbia, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Columbia, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.9
Median Home Price	$283,000
Median Household Income	$61,100

Columbia, PA—17512

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Columbia, PA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Columbia, PA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Columbia, PA

Demographics — Columbia, PA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Columbia, PA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Columbia, PA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Columbia, PA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Columbia, PA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Mountville, PA

Washington Boro, PA

Wrightsville, PA

Mount Joy, PA

East Prospect

Frequently Asked Questions

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