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Columbus, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Polk County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,166
Population
310/sq mi density
$56,083
Median Income
$28,139 per capita
$210,100
Home Value
$335,414 Zillow
$1,002
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
101
Violent Crime/100K
4,724 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$56,083 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$210,100 home value, $1,002/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$210,100
25% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
538
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$210,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$335,414
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$718/mo
1 Bedroom
$722/mo
2 Bedroom
$925/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,109/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,225/mo
Census median rent:
$1,002/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $210,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,414 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,002 |
| FMR Studio | $718 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $722 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $925 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,109 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,225 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 59.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 538 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |