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Columbia, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Columbia, IL (Monroe County) — Census median home value $290,100, county listing prices up about 6.5% over the past year. Market data for Columbia houses and the broader area.
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Columbia, IL is in Monroe County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Columbia and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,063, with a median household income of $107,922. Census data puts the median value of houses in Columbia at $290,100.
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Market overview
Columbia housing market
Columbia is in Monroe County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Columbia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$290,100
Population (Census ACS)
11,063
Median household income
$107,922
County price trend (2025)
6.53% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Columbia market snapshot
Population
11,063
County
Monroe County
Median Household Income
$107,922
Median Home Value (city)
$290,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,089/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbia's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $290,100.
County Price Trend
Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.53% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Columbia has an estimated population of 11,063 and a median household income of $107,922, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Columbia's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 12% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Monroe County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Columbia.
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Nearby communities include Dupo, Waterloo, Valmeyer, Maeystown, Hecker, Fults.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: East Carondelet (~5.6 mi), Millstadt (~7.0 mi), Cahokia Heights (~8.5 mi), Sauget (~9.5 mi), Floraville (~10.4 mi), Paderborn (~11.4 mi), East St. Louis (~11.9 mi), Smithton (~12.6 mi), Belleville (~12.9 mi), Washington Park (~13.5 mi), Brooklyn (~13.8 mi), Swansea (~13.9 mi), Fairmont City (~14.4 mi), Fairview Heights (~14.8 mi), Venice (~15.0 mi), Caseyville (~15.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Columbia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
11,063
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$290,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$107,922
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,089
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.53%
Census place type
city
County
Monroe County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
10.55 sq mi
Census GEOID
1715833
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Columbia
Schools
Waterloo CUSD 5 — 5 schools, 2,768 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Monroe addresses may be served by Waterloo CUSD 5, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Columbia FAQ
What are houses worth in Columbia, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Columbia at $290,100.
How much do houses cost in Columbia, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Columbia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $290,100. Active listing prices in Monroe County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Columbia, IL?
Columbia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Monroe County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Columbia, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbia's population at approximately 11,063.
What's the median rent in Columbia, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Columbia at approximately $1,089 per month.
What is the median household income in Columbia, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Columbia at approximately $107,922.
Is the Columbia housing market growing?
Monroe County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.53% annual change in 2025.
Is Columbia, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Columbia's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 12% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Columbia, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Waterloo CUSD 5 for many Columbia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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