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Columbia, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Howard County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
105,871
Population
3,316/sq mi density
$129,173
Median Income
$62,614 per capita
$480,300
Home Value
$505,044 Zillow
$1,998
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
294 sunny days/yr
593
Violent Crime/100K
3,522 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$129,173 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$480,300 home value, $1,998/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
593 violent crimes/100K (56% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$480,300
70% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,998/mo
72% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
1% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
43,185
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$480,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$505,044
Median Sale Price
$487,500
Median List Price
$479,995
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
64.9%
Owner-Occupied
35.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,998/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,162/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
28 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
65
Price Drops
22.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$270
Active Inventory
114
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
64.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $480,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $505,044 |
| Median Sale Price | $487,500 |
| Median List Price | $479,995 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $270 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,998 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,162 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 28 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.8% |
| Homes Sold | 65 |
| Active Inventory | 114 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $270 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 64.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 35.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 64.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 43,185 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |