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GA area data

Columbus, GA

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Columbus.

Population: 180,764 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Columbus, GA is $162,516 — up 1.8% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,253/month. 49 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$162,516

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,516
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+9.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$164,560
House Price Index (state)
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
700
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
196

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,253/mo
1-year rent change
+5.6%

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/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
49
Elementary schools
30
Middle schools
10
High schools
9
Schools include
Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy, Hannan Elementary, Key Elementary School, Spencer High School, Eddy Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, hail, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Average annual temperature
65.5°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.4 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
154
Days with Moderate air quality
208
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
30
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (40 mi)
National parks include
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site, Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site, Jimmy Carter National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
546
Hospitals include
PIEDMONT COLUMBUS REGIONAL MIDTOWN, THE EAST ALABAMA HEALTHCARE AUTHORITY, EAMC - LANIER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
68
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-845 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
47.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,528
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,771
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

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

How it compares

ColumbusState medianUS median
Median home value$162,516$259,559$289,727
Typical rent$1,253/mo$1,781/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,528$1,615$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 Columbus, GA?
$162,516.
What is typical rent in Columbus, GA?
Typical rent: $1,253/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbus, GA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, hail, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Columbus, GA?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Columbus, GA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Columbus, GA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Columbus, GA?
49 schools (30 elementary, 10 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Columbus, GA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbus, GA?
Regional Price Parity: 92.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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