Housing in Columbia, MS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$125,843
Columbia vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Columbia is highlighted.
Median Home Value
26th%ilemost expensive$112,100show rank
Median Rent
12th%ilemost expensive rent$656show rank
Rent Burden
76th%ilehighest rent burden22.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$112,100
Median Rent
$656
Total Housing Units
2,542
Vacancy Rate
21.3%
Owner Occupied
58.0%
Renter Occupied
42.0%
Median Property Tax
$1,213
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$599
Housing Types
Single Family80.2%
Multi-Family18.2%
Mobile Home1.6%
The median home value in Columbia, MS is $112,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbia is $125,843. The median rent is $656 per month (Census ACS). About 58.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1965. There are 2,542 total housing units.