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Columbus, WI
Full City Profile · Wisconsin · Columbia County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
5,493
Population
1,210/sq mi density
$74,957
Median Income
$43,201 per capita
$225,700
Home Value
$301,620 Zillow
$814
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
196
Violent Crime/100K
1,041 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,957 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
196 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$225,700
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$814/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,523
Median year built: 1962
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$225,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$301,620
Median Sale Price
$360,175
Median List Price
$496,615
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.7%
Owner-Occupied
33.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$797/mo
1 Bedroom
$872/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,097/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,405/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,572/mo
Census median rent:
$814/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
74 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
7.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$166
Active Inventory
14
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
21.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
30% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1962
Average age of housing stock: 64 years
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $225,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $301,620 |
| Median Sale Price | $360,175 |
| Median List Price | $496,615 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $166 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $814 |
| FMR Studio | $797 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $872 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,097 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,405 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,572 |
Market
| Days on Market | 74 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 7.1% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 14 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $166 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,523 |
| Median Year Built | 1962 |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |