Housing in Columbia, SC

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$224,287

Zillow Rent Index

$1,457

Columbia vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Columbia is highlighted.

Median Home Value

66th%ilemost expensive$243,500show rank

Median Rent

68th%ilemost expensive rent$1,158show rank

Rent Burden

84th%ilehighest rent burden25.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$243,500

Median Rent

$1,158

Total Housing Units

60,568

Vacancy Rate

14.5%

Owner Occupied

47.3%

Renter Occupied

52.7%

Median Property Tax

$1,608

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,193

Housing Types

Single Family

57.4%

Multi-Family

41.5%

Mobile Home

1.1%

The median home value in Columbia, SC is $243,500. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbia is $224,287. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,457/month. About 47.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 60,568 total housing units.