Columbus, NE 68601 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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

104

74.0% 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 — Columbus, NE

As of Nov '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 Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$264,000	5.1%
Single Family	$264,000	4.8%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average 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/A	N/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 Nov '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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$325,000	0.0%
Listing Count	161	88.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	88.0%
Days on Market	104	74.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	30,600	7.4%
% 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$500	$1,220	$720
2 Bedroom	-$410	$1,350	$940
3 Bedroom	-$60	$1,300	$1,240
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,250

Columbus, NE—68601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Columbus, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Columbus, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Columbus, NE

Demographics — Columbus, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Columbus, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Columbus, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Columbus, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Columbus, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Duncan

Platte Center, NE

Monroe, NE

Creston, NE

Humphrey, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.3
Median Home Price	$264,000
Median Household Income	$70,700

Columbus, NE—68601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Columbus, NE

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Columbus, NE

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Columbus, NE

Demographics — Columbus, NE

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Columbus, NE

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Columbus, NE

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Columbus, NE

Home Price to Income Ratio

Columbus, NE — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Duncan

Platte Center, NE

Monroe, NE

Creston, NE

Humphrey, NE

Frequently Asked Questions

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