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Columbia, MO

Aggregated across 5 ZIP codes in Columbia.

Population: 159,304 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Columbia, MO is $334,612 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $266,333 after a median 15 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,404/month. 38 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$334,612

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

15

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$334,612
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+75.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$334,612
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$266,333
Median list price
$280,550
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+0.7%
Median days on market
15 days
Homes sold (recent period)
80
For-sale inventory
585
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
55
1-year forecast
+2.1%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
206

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,404/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/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
38
Elementary schools
22
Middle schools
7
High schools
5
School districts serving the area
COLUMBIA 93, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED
Schools include
JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL, Locust St Expressive Arts Elem, SHEPARD BLVD. ELEM., THOMAS BENTON ELEM., Eugene Field Center

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A11
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 46% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
56.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.6 in
Annual snowfall
19.0 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Moderate air quality
32
Highest AQI recorded (year)
117

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
24,744
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,433

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Cedar Creek Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER, COLUMBIA MO VA MEDICAL CENTER, CENTERPOINTE HOSPITAL OF COLUMBIA
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-230 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
14.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,360
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
85.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
70,982
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
740

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

How it compares

ColumbiaState medianUS median
Median home value$334,612$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$266,333$249,900$325,000
Median days on market15 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$1,404/mo$1,417/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,360$1,136$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 Columbia, MO?
$334,612.
What is the median sale price in Columbia, MO?
$266,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbia, MO?
Median days on market: 15 days.
What is typical rent in Columbia, MO?
Typical rent: $1,404/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbia, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Columbia, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A11; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Columbia, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 46% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Columbia, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Columbia, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Columbia, MO?
38 schools (22 elementary, 7 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Columbia, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbia, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbia, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Columbia

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