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Columbus, GA—31906

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$127,000
0.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$41,900
34.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
78
33.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.6%
Median Rent
$999
14.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$750
23.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$849
8.1% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,220
12.4% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Columbus, GA

3190431909319013190331907
  • 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 $127,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Columbus, GA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$127,000-0.1%
Single Family $126,000-0.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$68,000-4.2%
    3 Bed
    		$124,000-1.6%
    4 Bed
    		$261,0004.0%
    5 Bed $432,4484.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.1%
    1 Bedroom
    12.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.5%
    3 Bedrooms
    39.2%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.1%

    Rental Trends — Columbus, GA

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbus, GA is $1,200, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbus, GA is 1-bedrooms: $825, 2-bedrooms: $908, 3-bedrooms: $1,360, 4-bedrooms: $1,950. The most common rental property sizes in Columbus, GA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.8% and 31.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$999$1,200
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $750$825
    2 Bed Rent $849$908
    3 Bed Rent $1,220$1,360
    4 Bed Rent $1,900$1,950
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    19.2%
    2 Bedrooms
    42.8%
    3 Bedrooms
    31.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    5.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.1%

    Property Listings — Columbus, GA

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbus, GA is 56. This is a increase of 28.0% 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 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$156,000-26.0%
    Listing Count
    		8618.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%18.0%
    Days on Market
    		7833.0%
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    Demographics — Columbus, GA

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbus, GA has a population of 20,300, which has decreased by -2.1% over the past 5 years. Columbus, GA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% 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 11.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		20,300-2.1%
    % Under 18
    		24.4%6.6%
    % Seniors
    		16.4%7.9%
    % WFH
    		11.2%250.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		30.8%26.2%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbus, GA is a predominantly black area, with 65.5% of the population identifying as black. The black population has grown by 0.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbus, GA is white, making up 28.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.7% of the population in Columbus, GA, and this percentage has increased by 12.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		28.3%-0.4%
    % Black
    		65.5%0.3%
    % Hispanic
    		4.5%32.4%
    % Asian
    		1.2%33.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		2.7%12.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Columbus, GA

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 211 mortgage originations in Columbus, GA, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 71.0%, with 37.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbus, GA. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		211
    % Conventional Loans
    		64.0%
    % Government Loans
    		36.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		9.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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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 12.1%. 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 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Columbus, GA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		764
    Total Units Section 8
    		581
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		12.1%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		73.3%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$50$750$800
    2 Bedroom$81$849$930
    3 Bedroom$20$1,220$1,240
    4 Bedroom-$330$1,900$1,570

    Affordability — Columbus, GA

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio2.8
    Median Home Price$127,000
    Median Household Income$41,900

    Columbus, GA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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