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Columbiana, AL—35051

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$312,000
1.4% YoY Growth
Household Income
$73,700
55.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
89
24.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.5%
Median Rent
$900
45.9% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$800
1.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$900
5.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,650
96.8% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Columbiana, AL

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Columbiana, AL is $312,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.4%. This indicates that home prices in Columbiana, AL are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.5%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$312,0001.4%
Single Family $312,0001.6%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
    • N/A
    N/A
    2 Bed
    		N/AN/A
    3 Bed
    		$279,0002.6%
    4 Bed
    		$376,0003.6%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    2.2%
    1 Bedroom
    4.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    22.0%
    3 Bedrooms
    41.1%
    4 Bedrooms
    26.5%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.7%

    Rental Trends — Columbiana, AL

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbiana, AL is $1,220, with a year-over-year rent change of 45.9%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbiana, AL is 1-bedrooms: $788, 2-bedrooms: $874, 3-bedrooms: $1,820, 4-bedrooms: $1,840. The most common rental property sizes in Columbiana, AL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 63.6% and 12.9% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$900$1,220
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $800$788
    2 Bed Rent $900$874
    3 Bed Rent $1,650$1,820
    4 Bed Rent $1,700$1,840
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    11.0%
    1 Bedroom
    11.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    63.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    12.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    1.0%

    Property Listings — Columbiana, AL

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbiana, AL is 75. This is a decrease of -25.0% 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 19.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$385,00011.0%
    Listing Count
    		61-7.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%-7.0%
    Days on Market
    		89-24.0%
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    Demographics — Columbiana, AL

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbiana, AL has a population of 10,100, which has increased by 12.2% over the past 5 years. Columbiana, AL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.7% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		10,10012.2%
    % Under 18
    		20.9%-1.9%
    % Seniors
    		15.6%-7.1%
    % WFH
    		6.7%11.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		19.6%-12.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbiana, AL is a predominantly white area, with 74.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 3.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbiana, AL is black, making up 16.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.8% of the population in Columbiana, AL, and this percentage has decreased by 25.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		74.0%-3.1%
    % Black
    		16.5%-2.9%
    % Hispanic
    		3.8%-9.5%
    % Asian
    		0.0%N/A
    % Foreign Born
    		1.8%-25.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Columbiana, AL

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 202 mortgage originations in Columbiana, AL, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 65.0%, with 31.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbiana, AL. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		202
    % Conventional Loans
    		75.0%
    % Government Loans
    		25.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Columbiana, AL

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Columbiana, AL under the Section 8 program is 18.3%. 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Columbiana, AL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		129
    Total Units Section 8
    		129
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		18.3%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		93.2%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$200$800$1,000
    2 Bedroom$230$900$1,130
    3 Bedroom-$230$1,650$1,420
    4 Bedroom-$120$1,700$1,580

    Affordability — Columbiana, AL

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.1
    Median Home Price$312,000
    Median Household Income$73,700

    Columbiana, AL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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