Housing in Columbus, NC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$324,378
Columbus vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Columbus is highlighted.
Median Home Value
58th%ilemost expensive$210,100show rank
Median Rent
55th%ilemost expensive rent$1,002show rank
Rent Burden
69th%ilehighest rent burden21.4%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$210,100
Median Rent
$1,002
Total Housing Units
550
Vacancy Rate
7.3%
Owner Occupied
59.8%
Renter Occupied
40.2%
Median Property Tax
$1,757
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$973
Housing Types
Single Family67.8%
Multi-Family24.6%
Mobile Home7.6%
The median home value in Columbus, NC is $210,100. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbus is $324,378. The median rent is $1,002 per month (Census ACS). About 59.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1973. There are 550 total housing units.