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West Columbia, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,631
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$41,985
Median Income
$29,141 per capita
$138,200
Home Value
$259,304 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
32.1% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
283
Violent Crime/100K
1,649 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$41,985 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
283 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$138,200
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,011/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,493
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$138,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$259,304
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Median List Price
$250,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.5%
Owner-Occupied
36.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$1,011/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
101 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
40.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$132
Active Inventory
20
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $138,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $259,304 |
| Median Sale Price | $205,000 |
| Median List Price | $250,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,011 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 101 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 40.0% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 20 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $132 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,493 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 32.1% |