Columbus, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Anoka County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
4,211
Population
94/sq mi density
$117,917
Median Income
$47,354 per capita
$439,200
Home Value
$481,384 Zillow
$1,534
Median Rent
30.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,917 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$439,200 home value, $1,534/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$439,200
56% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,534/mo
32% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.3%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,661
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$439,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$481,384
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.3%
Owner-Occupied
12.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$1,534/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
87.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $439,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,384 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,534 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 87.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,661 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 30.1% |