Housing in Columbia, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$153,531
Columbia vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Columbia is highlighted.
Median Home Value
31st%ilemost expensive$120,700show rank
Median Rent
6th%ilemost expensive rent$573show rank
Rent Burden
96th%ilehighest rent burden32.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$120,700
Median Rent
$573
Total Housing Units
455
Vacancy Rate
36.9%
Owner Occupied
41.5%
Renter Occupied
58.5%
Median Property Tax
$944
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$926
Housing Types
Single Family57.6%
Multi-Family17.6%
Mobile Home24.8%
The median home value in Columbia, NC is $120,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbia is $153,531. The median rent is $573 per month (Census ACS). About 41.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1961. There are 455 total housing units.