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Columbus, NE—68601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$264,000
5.1% YoY Growth
Household Income
$70,700
14.2% YoY Growth
Days on Market
94
80.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
2.5%
Median Rent
$1,350
4.8% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,220
43.5% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,350
5.0% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,300
8.6% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Columbus, NE

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Columbus, NE is $264,000, with a year-over-year change of 5.1%. This indicates that home prices in Columbus, NE are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 2.5%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$264,0005.1%
Single Family $264,0004.8%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $138,000
    0.7%
    2 Bed
    		$215,0005.9%
    3 Bed
    		$278,0004.9%
    4 Bed
    		$316,0003.6%
    5 Bed $441,9273.1%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.3%
    1 Bedroom
    12.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    36.8%
    4 Bedrooms
    17.2%
    5+ Bedrooms
    9.6%

    Rental Trends — Columbus, NE

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Columbus, NE is $1,520, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Columbus, NE is studios: $1,650, 1-bedrooms: $1,220, 2-bedrooms: $1,470, 3-bedrooms: $1,700. The most common rental property sizes in Columbus, NE are 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 33.9% and 29.1% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,350$1,520
    Studio Rent $1,500$1,650
    1 Bed Rent $1,220$1,220
    2 Bed Rent $1,350$1,470
    3 Bed Rent $1,300$1,700
    4 Bed Rent N/AN/A
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.4%
    1 Bedroom
    33.9%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    20.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    7.1%
    5+ Bedrooms
    6.6%

    Property Listings — Columbus, NE

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Columbus, NE is 104. This is a increase of 74.0% 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 12.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$325,0002.0%
    Listing Count
    		15188.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.5%88.0%
    Days on Market
    		9480.0%
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    Demographics — Columbus, NE

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbus, NE has a population of 30,600, which has increased by 7.4% over the past 5 years. Columbus, NE is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 4.2% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		30,6007.4%
    % Under 18
    		26.1%2.4%
    % Seniors
    		17.8%6.6%
    % WFH
    		4.2%44.8%
    % w/ College Degree
    		24.0%0.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Columbus, NE is a predominantly white area, with 70.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Columbus, NE is hispanic, making up 25.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.7% of the population in Columbus, NE, and this percentage has increased by 28.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		70.9%-7.0%
    % Black
    		0.9%80.0%
    % Hispanic
    		25.4%19.8%
    % Asian
    		0.4%-50.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		13.7%28.0%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Columbus, NE

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 413 mortgage originations in Columbus, NE, of which 69.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 38.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Columbus, NE. 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
    		413
    % Conventional Loans
    		69.0%
    % Government Loans
    		31.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		9.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Columbus, NE

    Columbus, NE lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		325
    Total Units Section 8
    		232
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		N/A
    % Occupied Section 8
    		76.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$500$1,220$720
    2 Bedroom-$410$1,350$940
    3 Bedroom-$60$1,300$1,240
    4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,250

    Affordability — Columbus, NE

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.3
    Median Home Price$264,000
    Median Household Income$70,700

    Columbus, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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