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West Columbia, TX—77486

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$260,000
0.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$85,200
18.9% YoY Growth
Days on Market
72
28.0% Shorter YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.1%
Median Rent
$1,900
14.1% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$792
N/A
2-Bed Rent
$1,000
48.8% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,800
13.9% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — West Columbia, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in West Columbia, TX is $260,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.9%. This indicates that home prices in West Columbia, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$260,0000.9%
Single Family $260,0000.4%
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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    N/A
    2 Bed
    		$160,000-2.4%
    3 Bed
    		$265,0000.0%
    4 Bed
    		$332,0000.0%
    5 Bed N/AN/A
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.2%
    1 Bedroom
    8.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    12.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    53.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    24.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.7%

    Rental Trends — West Columbia, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in West Columbia, TX is $1,860, with a year-over-year rent change of 14.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in West Columbia, TX is studios: $1,900, 1-bedrooms: $792, 2-bedrooms: $1,800, 3-bedrooms: $1,880, 4-bedrooms: $2,320. The most common rental property sizes in West Columbia, TX are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 44.4% and 29.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,900$1,860
    Studio Rent $1,900$1,900
    1 Bed Rent $792$792
    2 Bed Rent $1,000$1,800
    3 Bed Rent $1,800$1,880
    4 Bed Rent $2,250$2,320
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    0.9%
    1 Bedroom
    12.0%
    2 Bedrooms
    29.3%
    3 Bedrooms
    44.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    13.5%

    Property Listings — West Columbia, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in West Columbia, TX is 72. This is a decrease of -28.0% 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 26.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$300,000-3.0%
    Listing Count
    		760.0%
    Listings as % of Homes2.0%0.0%
    Days on Market
    		72-28.0%
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    Demographics — West Columbia, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Columbia, TX has a population of 7,330, which has decreased by -3.1% over the past 5 years. West Columbia, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.1% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.3% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 12.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		7,330-3.1%
    % Under 18
    		23.1%-10.8%
    % Seniors
    		19.9%33.6%
    % WFH
    		12.8%62.0%
    % w/ College Degree
    		20.3%33.6%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, West Columbia, TX is a predominantly white area, with 60.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 6.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in West Columbia, TX is hispanic, making up 27.3% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.9% of the population in West Columbia, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 35.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		60.7%-6.2%
    % Black
    		9.9%-2.9%
    % Hispanic
    		27.3%14.7%
    % Asian
    		0.4%300.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		4.9%-35.5%
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    Mortgage and Risk — West Columbia, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 213 mortgage originations in West Columbia, TX, of which 63.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 80.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in West Columbia, TX. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		213
    % Conventional Loans
    		63.0%
    % Government Loans
    		37.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		1.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		6.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — West Columbia, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in West Columbia, TX under the Section 8 program is 10.6%. 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 units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in West Columbia, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		61
    Total Units Section 8
    		61
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		10.6%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		99.5%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$378$792$1,170
    2 Bedroom$300$1,000$1,300
    3 Bedroom-$60$1,800$1,740
    4 Bedroom-$70$2,250$2,180

    Affordability — West Columbia, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3
    Median Home Price$260,000
    Median Household Income$85,200

    West Columbia, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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