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Columbus, Nebraska houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Columbus, NE (Platte County) — Census median home value $198,900, county listing prices up about 5.4% over the past year. Market data for Columbus houses and the broader area.
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Columbus, NE is in Platte County, Nebraska — this guide covers houses in Columbus and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 24,188, with a median household income of $67,212. Census data puts the median value of houses in Columbus at $198,900.
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Market overview
Columbus housing market
Columbus is in Platte County, Nebraska. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Columbus and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$198,900
Population (Census ACS)
24,188
Median household income
$67,212
County price trend (2025)
5.36% 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
Columbus market snapshot
Population
24,188
County
Platte County
Median Household Income
$67,212
Median Home Value (city)
$198,900
Median Gross Rent
$871/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.4%
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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 $198,900.
County Price Trend
Platte County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.36% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Columbus has an estimated population of 24,188 and a median household income of $67,212, 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 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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Places around Columbus
County guide: Platte County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Columbus.
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Nearby communities include Lakeview, Duncan, Platte Center, Monroe, Tarnov, Humphrey, Creston, Cornlea, Lindsay.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Richland (~7.4 mi), Schuyler (~15.3 mi), Shelby (~17.2 mi), Leigh (~19.4 mi), Genoa (~19.5 mi), Osceola (~20.5 mi), Rogers (~22.9 mi), Clarkson (~23.2 mi), Stromsburg (~25.2 mi), Howells (~26.9 mi), Madison (~27.5 mi), Newman Grove (~30.5 mi), Fullerton (~32.3 mi), Polk (~33.4 mi), Belgrade (~36.9 mi), Battle Creek (~40.7 mi).
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Census & home facts
Columbus data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
24,188
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$198,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$67,212
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$871
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.36%
Census place type
city
County
Platte County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
10.62 sq mi
Census GEOID
3110110
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 Columbus
Schools
COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS — 9 schools, 4,111 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Platte addresses may be served by COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Columbus FAQ
What are houses worth in Columbus, NE?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Columbus at $198,900.
How much do houses cost in Columbus, NE?
For owner-occupied houses in Columbus, Census ACS data shows a median value of $198,900. Active listing prices in Platte County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Columbus, NE?
Columbus houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Platte 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 Columbus, NE?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Columbus's population at approximately 24,188.
What's the median rent in Columbus, NE?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Columbus at approximately $871 per month.
What is the median household income in Columbus, NE?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Columbus at approximately $67,212.
Is the Columbus housing market growing?
Platte County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.36% annual change in 2025.
Is Columbus, NE 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 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 Columbus, NE?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS for many Columbus addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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