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Columbus, IN

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Columbus.

Population: 74,100 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Columbus, IN is $280,835 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $299,725 after a median 25 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,435/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with inland flooding, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 6.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$280,835

Typical home value

+2.2%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$280,835
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+9.4%
5-year appreciation
+27.6%
10-year appreciation
+79.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$281,299
House Price Index (state)
378.8 (+3.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$299,725
Median list price
$294,675
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+10.7%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
285
For-sale inventory
298
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
242
1-year forecast
+2.2%
Days to pending
33 days
New listings (monthly)
117

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,435/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,261/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,276/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,493/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,779/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,126/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)
93.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
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, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
400
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)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.6 in
Annual snowfall
8.0 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
265
Days with Moderate air quality
100
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

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
37
Nearest airport
Strietelmeier Flying Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
14
Hospitals include
COLUMBUS REGIONAL HOSPITAL, JOHNSON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ESKENAZI HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.5 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-144 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
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
43,546
Average weekly wage
$1,487
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

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

How it compares

ColumbusState medianUS median
Typical home value$280,835$237,748$288,527
Median sale price$299,725$238,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days38 days51 days
Typical rent$1,435/mo$1,307/mo$1,809/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 typical home value in Columbus, IN?
$280,835.
What is the median sale price in Columbus, IN?
$299,725.
How long do homes take to sell in Columbus, IN?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in Columbus, IN?
Typical rent: $1,435/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Columbus, IN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: inland flooding, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Columbus, IN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 400 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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, 2024-25).
Is Columbus, IN walkable?
Walkability index: 7.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Columbus, IN?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Columbus, IN?
Regional Price Parity: 93.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Columbus

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