Housing in Columbus City, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$115,715

Columbus City vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Columbus City is highlighted.

Median Home Value

23rd%ilemost expensive$104,400show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$104,400

Median Rent

N/A

Total Housing Units

134

Vacancy Rate

0.0%

Owner Occupied

97.0%

Renter Occupied

3.0%

Median Property Tax

$1,181

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$746

Housing Types

Single Family

75.4%

Multi-Family

0.0%

Mobile Home

24.6%

The median home value in Columbus City, IA is $104,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbus City is $115,715. About 97.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 134 total housing units.