Housing in Columbus, TX

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$307,681

Columbus vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

61st%ilemost expensive$219,300show rank

Median Rent

59th%ilemost expensive rent$1,047show rank

Rent Burden

71st%ilehighest rent burden22.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$219,300

Median Rent

$1,047

Total Housing Units

1,564

Vacancy Rate

20.8%

Owner Occupied

72.9%

Renter Occupied

27.1%

Median Property Tax

$2,469

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$705

Housing Types

Single Family

71.4%

Multi-Family

15.3%

Mobile Home

13.3%

The median home value in Columbus, TX is $219,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Columbus is $307,681. The median rent is $1,047 per month (Census ACS). About 72.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 1,564 total housing units.