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Columbia, MS

Columbia, MS.

Population: 16,320 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,036
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
10-year appreciation
+27.9%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$139,415
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
10

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, hurricane, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.0 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Columbia-Marion County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$1,138
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
53.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,866
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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Data last updated

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

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