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Columbus, GA—31904

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$209,000
3.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$65,600
32.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
65
12.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.4%
Median Rent
$1,180
11.5% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$795
25.1% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$950
10.5% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,550
20.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Columbus, GA

3190631909319013190331907
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Columbus, GA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Columbus, GA is $209,000, with a year-over-year change of 3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Columbus, GA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.4%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$209,0003.7%
Single Family $208,0003.5%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $45,000
    -11.8%
    2 Bed
    		$83,000-2.4%
    3 Bed
    		$187,0003.9%
    4 Bed
    		$366,0002.8%
    5 Bed $598,7281.6%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.0%
    1 Bedroom
    14.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.5%

    Rental Trends — Columbus, GA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,360, with a year-over-year rent change of 11.5%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbus, GA is 1-bedrooms: $967, 2-bedrooms: $949, 3-bedrooms: $1,560, 4-bedrooms: $2,050. The most common rental property sizes in Columbus, GA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 31.5% and 31.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,180$1,360
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $795$967
    2 Bed Rent $950$949
    3 Bed Rent $1,550$1,560
    4 Bed Rent $1,600$2,050
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.7%
    1 Bedroom
    29.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    31.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    4.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.5%

    Property Listings — Columbus, GA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbus, GA is 65. This is a increase of 19.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$249,000-16.0%
    Listing Count
    		157-8.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.7%-8.0%
    Days on Market
    		6512.0%
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    Demographics — Columbus, GA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbus, GA has a population of 34,900, which has increased by 2.9% over the past 5 years. Columbus, GA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.6% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 30.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.0% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		34,9002.9%
    % Under 18
    		25.6%4.5%
    % Seniors
    		17.6%22.2%
    % WFH
    		11.0%633.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		30.8%1.7%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbus, GA is a predominantly white area, with 56.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 9.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbus, GA is black, making up 28.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.8% of the population in Columbus, GA, and this percentage has decreased by 23.8% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		56.1%-9.2%
    % Black
    		28.8%21.0%
    % Hispanic
    		6.7%-2.9%
    % Asian
    		2.2%-42.1%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.8%-23.8%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Columbus, GA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 509 mortgage originations in Columbus, GA, of which 57.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 75.0%, with 44.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbus, GA. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		509
    % Conventional Loans
    		57.0%
    % Government Loans
    		43.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		6.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Columbus, GA

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Columbus, GA under the Section 8 program is 10.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Columbus, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		753
    Total Units Section 8
    		753
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.5%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		74.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$175$795$970
    2 Bedroom$200$950$1,150
    3 Bedroom-$30$1,550$1,520
    4 Bedroom$250$1,600$1,850

    Affordability — Columbus, GA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$209,000
    Median Household Income$65,600

    Columbus, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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