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West columbia, TX

West columbia, TX.

Population: 7,195 (Census ACS)

The median home value in West columbia, TX is $260,132 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $296,445 after a median 91.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,550/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, icestorm, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$260,132

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

91.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$260,132
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.0%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+58.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$263,153
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$296,445
Median list price
$285,000
Median price per sqft
$154
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
91.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
34
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
15

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,550/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$828/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,035/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,892/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
COLUMBIA H S, WEST COLUMBIA EL, BRAZORIA CO J J A E P

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.3%
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
301
Days with Moderate air quality
47
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,576
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,280

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Peterson Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport (LJN) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
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)
+2,927 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
21.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,058
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
72.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
98,311
Average weekly wage
$1,340
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,268

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

How it compares

West columbiaState medianUS median
Median home value$260,132$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$296,445$285,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,550/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,058$2,390$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 West columbia, TX?
$260,132.
What is the median sale price in West columbia, TX?
$296,445.
How long do homes take to sell in West columbia, TX?
Median days on market: 91.5 days.
What is typical rent in West columbia, TX?
Typical rent: $1,550/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in West columbia, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, iceStorm, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is West columbia, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in West columbia, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West columbia, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West columbia, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West columbia, TX?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is West columbia, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West columbia, TX?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West columbia, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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