Columbus Junction, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Louisa County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
2,129
Population
990/sq mi density
$76,518
Median Income
$30,420 per capita
$114,200
Home Value
$164,797 Zillow
$591
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,518 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $591/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$114,200
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$591/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
736
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$114,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$164,797
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.9%
Owner-Occupied
19.1%
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
Census median rent:
$591/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
32% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
80.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $114,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,797 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $591 |
| 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 | 80.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 19.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 736 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 21.0% |