Housing & Real Estate — Columbus, Indiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 22,809 |
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| Occupied | 21,314 |
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| Vacant | 1,495 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 13,053 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 8,261 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $244,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$278,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,135/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,037/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 17.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 32.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 4,134 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,568 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 3,323 |
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| Built before 1960 | 5,374 |
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| Median Year Built | 1981 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
