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Columbia, LA

Columbia, LA.

Population: 5,233 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,542
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
-1.9%
10-year appreciation
+9.9%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$151,783
House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
6

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.6 in
Annual snowfall
0.4 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (56 mi)
Nearest airport
Caldwell Parish Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Avg hospital rating
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-44 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$686
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
30.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,600
Average weekly wage
$828
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
9

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Data last updated

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