Columbia City, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Clark County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,806 Population 2,286/sq mi density
$100,912 Median Income $41,584 per capita
$441,700 Home Value $475,060 Zillow
$1,467 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,912 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$441,700 home value, $1,467/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Columbia City, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,912
34% above
$41,584 per capita
Home Value
$441,700
57% above
Zillow: $475,060
Median Rent
$1,467/mo
26% above
35.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
38% below
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
2% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
134%
Home Value
157%
Rent
126%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
62%
Unemployment
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Columbia City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 1.4% (61% 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 $475,060. 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.

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 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,806
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density2,286/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans13.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,912
Per Capita$41,584
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$33,425M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,398

Housing

A
Home Value$441,700
Rent$1,467
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$475,060
Housing Units726
Rent Burden35.2%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,422/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
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.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
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.