At a Glance
Median Income
$76,856
$43,017 per capita
Home Value
$231,000
Zillow: $272,715
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
140/100K
2,998/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.3%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Columbus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbus a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbus residents earn a median household income of $76,856 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,017. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,119 business establishments, including 168 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $231,000 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $272,715. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,998/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
41.3% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% above the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population51,104
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,782/mi²
Male / Female51% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,856
Per Capita$43,017
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$9,284M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,000
Rent$1,135
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$272,715
Housing Units22,492
Rent Burden26.8%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property2,998/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary271/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,281/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation630 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.3%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+19.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute18 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbus was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Indianapolis International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 168 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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