Columbus City, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
306
Population
1,275/sq mi density
$82,500
Median Income
$38,162 per capita
$104,400
Home Value
$123,684 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$82,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$104,400
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
97.0%
48% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
129
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$104,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$123,684
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
97.0%
Owner-Occupied
3.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$738/mo
1 Bedroom
$788/mo
2 Bedroom
$989/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,282/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,420/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
18.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
39% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
97.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $104,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $123,684 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $738 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $788 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $989 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,282 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,420 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 97.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 3.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 97.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 129 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 18.8% |