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Columbus, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Stillwater County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,925
Population
1,405/sq mi density
$62,500
Median Income
$39,770 per capita
$264,000
Home Value
$428,574 Zillow
$926
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
311 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$264,000 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$264,000
6% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$926/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
902
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$264,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$428,574
Median Sale Price
$403,000
Median List Price
$422,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.6%
Owner-Occupied
28.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$988/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,076/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,336/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,789/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,113/mo
Census median rent:
$926/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
38 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
0.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$164
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
71.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $264,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $428,574 |
| Median Sale Price | $403,000 |
| Median List Price | $422,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $926 |
| FMR Studio | $988 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,076 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,336 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,789 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,113 |
Market
| Days on Market | 38 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $164 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 71.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 902 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 29.4% |