Housing in Columbia, KY

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$164,240

Columbia vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

32nd%ilemost expensive$123,500show rank

Median Rent

24th%ilemost expensive rent$756show rank

Rent Burden

60th%ilehighest rent burden20.1%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$123,500

Median Rent

$756

Total Housing Units

1,895

Vacancy Rate

17.8%

Owner Occupied

43.7%

Renter Occupied

56.3%

Median Property Tax

$868

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$485

Housing Types

Single Family

62.7%

Multi-Family

28.8%

Mobile Home

8.5%

The median home value in Columbia, KY is $123,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbia is $164,240. The median rent is $756 per month (Census ACS). About 43.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1971. There are 1,895 total housing units.