At a Glance
Median Income
$117,917
$47,354 per capita
Home Value
$439,200
Zillow: $463,459
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
3,007/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.3%
98.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 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+
3.5 / 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 $117,917 , which is 57% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,354. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,852 business establishments, including 547 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $439,200 , 56% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,459. Median rent is $1,534/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,007/100K.
Education
29.3% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% below the national average).
98.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population4,211
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density94/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$117,917
Per Capita$47,354
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$20,603M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,255
Housing
A+
Home Value$439,200
Rent$1,534
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$463,459
Housing Units1,661
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
F
Violent72/100K
Property3,007/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,214/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation902 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.3%
High School+98.3%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute28 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Columbus was founded in 2006.
The median home in Columbus was built in 1981.
15.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.388 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
There are 547 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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