Open
Local agent spot
This featured-agent spot is open for a licensed local real estate professional in Kentucky.
Advertise here →Columbia, KY · Houses & Market Data
Columbia, Kentucky houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Columbia, KY (Adair County) — Census median home value $123,500, county listing prices down about 1.6% over the past year. Market data for Columbia houses and the broader area.
FEATURED LISTING: WATERFRONT LAKE HOME FOR SALE
Clearlake Oaks Canal-Front Oasis
$425,000 • 3 Beds • 2 Baths • 1,204 Sq Ft
554 Keys, Clearlake Oaks, CA 95423
Luxury Living Lake Lifestyle – Deep Water Access to Clear Lake: PAID-OFF SOLAR • 10-Ft Concrete Seawall • Double Boat Lifts & Private Dock • Hot Tub • Mini-Split HVAC • Close to SF Bay / Wine Country • Cleanest Air in America (Lake County CA) • Spacious Patio and Deck • Open Floor Plan • RV/Boat Parking • Want the Boats? • Make Offer ASAP This Lake Home For Sale in California won't last!
*Listed by Scott Brown, eXp Realty of California, Inc. DRE #01956840. Inquiries delivered directly to listing agent. Search.USAHouses.com*
Contact Agent Direct:
Scott Brown - eXp Realty
Scott@USAHouses.com
Call/Text (707) 474-8855
Click Anywhere on Ad for More Info / Listing Page
Columbia, KY is in Adair County, Kentucky — 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 4,842, with a median household income of $45,221. Census data puts the median value of houses in Columbia at $123,500.
Info from government sites and builders may have provided source info.
Market overview
Columbia housing market
Columbia is in Adair County, Kentucky. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Columbia and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$123,500
Population (Census ACS)
4,842
Median household income
$45,221
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.
At a glance
Columbia market snapshot
Population
4,842
County
Adair County
Median Household Income
$45,221
Median Home Value (city)
$123,500
Median Gross Rent
$756/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-1.6%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. See About
Local resources
Get help buying or selling in Columbia
What can I afford?
Estimate a comfortable price range in under a minute, then connect with a lender for real numbers.
Rough estimate only (28% of income toward housing, ~6.5% illustrative rate, 30-year term) — not a loan offer or pre-qualification. Connect with a lender for real numbers →
Open
Advertise to local buyers
Lenders, inspectors, movers, and other local pros — this spot is open.
Advertise here →Why Columbia
What makes Columbia different
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 $123,500.
County Price Trend
Adair County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.56% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Columbia has an estimated population of 4,842 and a median household income of $45,221, 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 20% 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.
Nearby
Places around Columbia
County guide: Adair County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Columbia.
USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Adair County and other Kentucky communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.
More Kentucky cities with market guides: Lexington-Fayette, Bowling Green, Owensboro, Covington, Georgetown, Richmond, Florence, Elizabethtown.
Lexington-Fayette market data
Same-state city guide
Bowling Green market data
Same-state city guide
Owensboro market data
Same-state city guide
Covington market data
Same-state city guide
Georgetown market data
Same-state city guide
Richmond market data
Same-state city guide
Florence market data
Same-state city guide
Elizabethtown market data
Same-state city guide
Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Russell Springs (~13.0 mi), Greensburg (~14.9 mi), Jamestown (~15.5 mi), Campbellsville (~16.8 mi), Summersville (~19.9 mi), Marrowbone (~21.5 mi), Burkesville (~21.9 mi).
New construction: New homes near Columbia (Lexington) · New homes near Columbia (Louisville) · Kentucky new construction.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes for Columbia
Census & home facts
Columbia data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,842
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$123,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$45,221
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$756
County FHFA annual change (2025)
-1.56%
Census place type
city
County
Adair County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.87 sq mi
Census GEOID
2116750
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
NewUSAHouses.com communities
Closest verified new-home communities near Columbia
Availability and pricing are controlled by the builder and may change; confirm with the builder.
Miles Pointe ↗
D.R. Horton · Elizabethtown, Kentucky · ~52.2 mi · from $280,900
Fall Creek Estates ↗
Fischer Homes · Elizabethtown, Kentucky · ~52.8 mi · from $399,900
Ashton Park ↗
D.R. Horton · Elizabethtown, Kentucky · ~53.2 mi · from $287,900
Summit Creek ↗
Century Complete · Elizabethtown, Kentucky · ~54.4 mi · from $284,990
Hearthstone ↗
Fischer Homes · Elizabethtown, Kentucky · ~54.8 mi
Local life
Life in Columbia
Schools
Adair County — 5 schools, 2,622 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Adair addresses may be served by Adair County, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
Reach Columbia buyers
Builders: feature your communities in front of Columbia buyers — learn about advertising ↗
Want to own this market? Ask about our Columbia domains — see available domains ↗
Common questions
Columbia FAQ
What are houses worth in Columbia, KY?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Columbia at $123,500.
How much do houses cost in Columbia, KY?
For owner-occupied houses in Columbia, Census ACS data shows a median value of $123,500. Active listing prices in Adair County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Columbia, KY?
Columbia houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Adair 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, KY?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbia's population at approximately 4,842.
What's the median rent in Columbia, KY?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Columbia at approximately $756 per month.
What is the median household income in Columbia, KY?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Columbia at approximately $45,221.
Is the Columbia housing market growing?
Adair County's FHFA house price index shows a -1.56% annual change in 2025.
Is Columbia, KY 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 20% 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, KY?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Adair County for many Columbia addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
Search Columbia
Look up homes in Columbia
Search USAHouses.com places, or open verified new construction on NewUSAHouses.com.
New construction in Kentucky ↗Get connected
Find your Columbia new home
Prices, availability, and incentives change weekly and don't always make it onto this page. Tell us your area, budget, and timeline and we'll point you to communities that fit — including options we track but haven't published here yet.
Get connected in ColumbiaExplore more
Where to go next
Get the Columbia market guide
Tell us what you're looking for — buy, sell, both, invest, rent, or you're an agent, builder, vendor, or advertiser. Include where you want to buy or sell and your address if relevant, and we'll route you to the right resource.
Buyer · Seller · Both · Investor · Renter · Agent/Broker · New Home Builder · Vendor/Service Pro · Advertiser · Other
