At a Glance
Median Income
$65,327
$37,189 per capita
Home Value
$234,500
Zillow: $243,005
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
503/100K
3,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 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
3.4 / 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 $65,327 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,189. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,510 business establishments, including 273 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbus is $234,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,005. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 28.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Columbus reports 503 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,308/100K. The murder rate is 8.9/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Columbus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbus has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population906,480
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density4,092/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,327
Per Capita$37,189
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$6,849M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
A+
Home Value$234,500
Rent$1,224
Ownership44.3%
Zillow$243,005
Housing Units414,823
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent503/100K
Property3,308/100K
Murder8.9/100K
Assault197/100K
Burglary641/100K
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,090/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation801 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations355
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Columbus was founded in 1812.
The median home in Columbus was built in 1979.
16.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is John Glenn Columbus International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 273 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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