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Columbia City, Indiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Columbia City, IN (Whitley County) — Census median home value $184,300, county listing prices up about 4.0% over the past year. Market data for Columbia City houses and the broader area.
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Columbia City, IN is in Whitley County, Indiana — this guide covers houses in Columbia City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 9,975, with a median household income of $65,000. Census data puts the median value of houses in Columbia City at $184,300.
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Market overview
Columbia City housing market
Columbia City is in Whitley County, Indiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Columbia City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$184,300
Population (Census ACS)
9,975
Median household income
$65,000
County price trend (2025)
4.03% 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 City market snapshot
Population
9,975
County
Whitley County
Median Household Income
$65,000
Median Home Value (city)
$184,300
Median Gross Rent
$885/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbia City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $184,300.
County Price Trend
Whitley County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.03% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Columbia City has an estimated population of 9,975 and a median household income of $65,000, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Columbia City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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: Whitley County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Columbia City.
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Nearby communities include Coesse, Tri-Lakes, Larwill, Laud, South Whitley, Churubusco.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Big Lake (~7.4 mi), Lake Everett (~8.5 mi), Merriam (~8.9 mi), Arcola (~10.5 mi), Wolflake (~11.4 mi), Bear Lake (~11.4 mi), Pierceton (~11.9 mi), Wooster (~13.8 mi), Sidney (~14.3 mi), Roanoke (~14.6 mi), Barbee (~15.3 mi), North Webster (~15.9 mi), Kimmell (~16.4 mi), Albion (~16.4 mi), Bippus (~16.9 mi), Huntertown (~16.9 mi).
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Census & home facts
Columbia City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
9,975
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$184,300
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$65,000
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$885
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.03%
Census place type
city
County
Whitley County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.49 sq mi
Census GEOID
1814716
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Schools
Whitley County Con Schools — 6 schools, 3,617 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Whitley addresses may be served by Whitley County Con Schools, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Columbia City FAQ
What are houses worth in Columbia City, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Columbia City at $184,300.
How much do houses cost in Columbia City, IN?
For owner-occupied houses in Columbia City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $184,300. Active listing prices in Whitley County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Columbia City, IN?
Columbia City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Whitley 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 City, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbia City's population at approximately 9,975.
What's the median rent in Columbia City, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Columbia City at approximately $885 per month.
What is the median household income in Columbia City, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Columbia City at approximately $65,000.
Is the Columbia City housing market growing?
Whitley County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.03% annual change in 2025.
Is Columbia City, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Columbia City's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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 City, IN?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Whitley County Con Schools for many Columbia City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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