Housing in Columbus, GA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$167,227
Zillow Rent Index
$1,244
Columbus vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Columbus is highlighted.
Median Home Value
51st%ilemost expensive$182,300show rank
Median Rent
61st%ilemost expensive rent$1,072show rank
Rent Burden
75th%ilehighest rent burden22.7%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$182,300
Median Rent
$1,072
Total Housing Units
91,288
Vacancy Rate
11.7%
Owner Occupied
50.2%
Renter Occupied
49.8%
Median Property Tax
$1,526
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$1,048
Housing Types
Single Family69.3%
Multi-Family29.2%
Mobile Home1.5%
The median home value in Columbus, GA is $182,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbus is $167,227. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,244/month. About 50.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 91,288 total housing units.