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Area data

Columbus, GA — ZIP 31909

Population: 39,364 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$235,098
1-year appreciation
+2.6%
3-year appreciation
+12.4%
5-year appreciation
+32.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$235,098
House Price Index
421.8 (-0.1% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
28 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Rents

Typical rent
$1,525/mo
1-year rent change
+4.2%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$20.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
2
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
lightning, hail, heatWave, hurricane, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.5°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
154
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site (45 mi)
Nearest airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbus Airport (CSG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
68
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-845 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Median annual property tax
$1,966
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,771
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents