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Columbus, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Bartholomew County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
51,104
Population
1,782/sq mi density
$76,856
Median Income
$43,017 per capita
$231,000
Home Value
$272,715 Zillow
$1,135
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
140
Violent Crime/100K
2,998 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,856 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,000 home value, $1,135/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$231,000
18% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
2% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
22,492
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$231,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$272,715
Median Sale Price
$256,000
Median List Price
$279,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$816/mo
1 Bedroom
$882/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,096/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,391/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,590/mo
Census median rent:
$1,135/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,352/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
58 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
54
Price Drops
36.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$133
Active Inventory
108
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $231,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $272,715 |
| Median Sale Price | $256,000 |
| Median List Price | $279,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,135 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,352 |
| FMR Studio | $816 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $882 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,096 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,391 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,590 |
Market
| Days on Market | 58 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.1% |
| Homes Sold | 54 |
| Active Inventory | 108 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $133 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 22,492 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |