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Columbiana, AL

Columbiana, AL.

Population: 9,818 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Columbiana, AL is $322,638 — up 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $307,450 after a median 119.5 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$322,638

Median home value

+2.0%

1-year change

119.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$322,638
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
+2.2%
5-year appreciation
+13.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$323,803
House Price Index (state)
370.8 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$307,450
Median list price
$289,950
Median price per sqft
$155
1-year sale-price change
+4.3%
Median days on market
119.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
40
For-sale inventory
54
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
Active listings
37
1-year forecast
+0.3%
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$900/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,020/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,430/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
Columbiana Middle School, Shelby County High School, Career Technical Education Center, Elvin Hill Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Alabama Plating Company, Inc. (18.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
34
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,210
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,383

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument (24 mi)
National parks include
Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument, Freedom Riders National Monument, Horseshoe Bend National Military Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Tri-L Acres Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Shelby County Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHELBY BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER, BROOKWOOD BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+661 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
20.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.1%
Median annual property tax
$994
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,661
Average weekly wage
$1,271
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Finance & Insurance, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
954

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ColumbianaState medianUS median
Median home value$322,638$202,644$289,727
Median sale price$307,450$247,500$325,000
Median days on market120 days66 days51 days
Median annual property tax$994$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Columbiana, AL?
$322,638.
What is the median sale price in Columbiana, AL?
$307,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbiana, AL?
Median days on market: 119.5 days.
What is typical rent in Columbiana, AL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,020/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbiana, AL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Columbiana, AL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Columbiana, AL?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Columbiana, AL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Columbiana, AL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Columbiana, AL?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Columbiana, AL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbiana, AL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbiana, AL?
Regional Price Parity: 87.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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