At a Glance
Median Income
$100,912
$41,584 per capita
Home Value
$441,700
Zillow: $476,758
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
35.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
49/100K
537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
258 sunny days/yr
How Columbia City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbia City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia City residents earn a median household income of $100,912 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,584. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,322 business establishments, including 903 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia City is $441,700 , 57% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $476,758. Median rent is $1,467/month, with 35.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Columbia City reports 49 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 537/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Columbia City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia City has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population1,806
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density2,286/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,912
Per Capita$41,584
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398
Housing
A
Home Value$441,700
Rent$1,467
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$476,758
Housing Units726
Rent Burden35.2%
Crime
F
Violent49/100K
Property537/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault49/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,422/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days258/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation77 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 52%
Commute35 min
Broadband95.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Columbia City was founded in 1926.
The median home in Columbia City was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 903 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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