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Columbus, IN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Columbus.

Population: 74,100 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Columbus, IN is $281,919 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,625 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,428/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inlandflooding, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$281,919

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$281,919
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+9.8%
5-year appreciation
+28.6%
10-year appreciation
+79.4%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$282,735
House Price Index (state)
367.2 (+2.9% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$277,625
Median list price
$298,700
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-0.1%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
130
For-sale inventory
272
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
68
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
114

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,428/mo
1-year rent change
+3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$995/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,104/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,293/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,611/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,882/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/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
16
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Central Middle School, Columbus East High School, Columbus North High School, Lillian Schmitt Elementary School, Mount Healthy Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
40.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Garden City Ground Water Plume (3.9 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)

Average annual temperature
66.5°F
Average high
72.5°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.0 in
Annual snowfall
7.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
234
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Highest AQI recorded (year)
215

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,233
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,805

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
72
Nearest airport
Strietelmeier Flying Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, ASCENSION ST VINCENT JENNINGS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
12
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-144 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
34.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,847
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
77.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,537
Average weekly wage
$1,336
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
183

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

How it compares

ColumbusState medianUS median
Median home value$281,919$237,170$289,727
Median sale price$277,625$238,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,428/mo$1,331/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,847$1,179$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, IN?
$281,919.
What is the median sale price in Columbus, IN?
$277,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbus, IN?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in Columbus, IN?
Typical rent: $1,428/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbus, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inlandFlooding, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Columbus, IN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Columbus, IN?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Columbus, IN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Columbus, IN?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Garden City Ground Water Plume, 3.9 mi.
How many schools serve Columbus, IN?
16 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Columbus, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbus, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbus, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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