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Columbus, Indiana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Columbus, IN (Bartholomew County) — Census median home value $231,000, county listing prices down about 0.6% over the past year.
Columbus, IN is in Bartholomew County, Indiana — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 51,104, with a median household income of $76,856. Census data puts Columbus's median home value at $231,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Bartholomew County's current median listing price runs $315,000, down about 0.6% over the past year.
At a glance
Columbus market snapshot
Population
51,104
Median Household Income
$76,856
Median Home Value (city)
$231,000
Median Listing Price (Bartholomew County)
$315,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,135/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.6%
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What makes Columbus different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbus's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $231,000. Separately, Bartholomew County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $315,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Bartholomew County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.88% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Columbus has an estimated population of 51,104 and a median household income of $76,856, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Columbus's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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What are home values like in Columbus, IN?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Columbus's median home value at $231,000. Bartholomew County's current median listing price runs $315,000, down about 0.6% over the past year.
What is the population of Columbus, IN?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbus's population at approximately 51,104.
What's the median rent in Columbus, IN?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Columbus at approximately $1,135 per month.
What is the median household income in Columbus, IN?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Columbus at approximately $76,856.
Is the Columbus housing market growing?
Bartholomew County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.88% annual change in 2025.
Is Columbus, IN affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Columbus's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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.
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