What is the median home value in Columbus, IN?
The median value of owner-occupied homes in Columbus, IN is $244,200 (±$7,471), as owners estimated it in the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey.
In Columbus, the median home value went from $166,200 in 2015–2019 to $244,200 in 2020–2024 (+46.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median home value
- $244,200 (±$7,471)
- Owner-occupied homes
- 13,211 (±619)
- Most common range
- $200,000 to $299,999
Home values in Columbus
| Value | Columbus | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000 | 4.9% (±1.5 points) | 7.1% | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 3.1% (±1.3 points) | 3.6% | 10.1% | 6.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.2% (±1.7 points) | 9.4% | 12.7% | 6.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.2% (±2.3 points) | 18.8% | 15.8% | 9.0% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 32.9% (±3.3 points) | 29.3% | 25.1% | 17.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 25.2% (±2.7 points) | 23.7% | 21.8% | 26.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 7.6% (±1.9 points) | 7.0% | 7.3% | 20.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 7.1% |
The most common range is $200,000 to $299,999, 32.9% of owned homes.
Value is the owner’s own estimate of what the home and lot would sell for, not a sale price or an assessment.
Columbus against Bartholomew County, its state and the nation
| Columbus | Bartholomew County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $244,200 (±$7,471) | $232,800 (±$5,792) | $218,200 (±$739) | $332,700 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 13,211 (±619) | 23,123 (±614) | 1,916,243 (±9,865) | 84,210,142 |
In Columbus, the median home value is higher than in Bartholomew County ($232,800).
It is also higher than in Indiana ($218,200).
It is lower than the national figure ($332,700).
In Bartholomew County, Columbus ranks 6 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median home value.
Statewide, it ranks 324 of 1,574.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How home values in Columbus have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,200 (±$6,535) | $244,200 (±$7,471) | +46.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,209 (±$40) | $1,475 (±$50) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,658 (±$70) | $2,037 (±$108) | +22.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median home value in places near Columbus
| Place | Distance | Median home value | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | $244,200 (±$7,471) | — |
| Columbus Township | 0.1 mi | $238,500 (±$7,734) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | 5.6 mi | $239,800 (±$15,618) | Not measurably different |
| Clifford | 5.8 mi | $125,900 (±$18,283) | Lower |
| Taylorsville | 6.3 mi | $169,100 (±$13,889) | Lower |
| Harrison Township (Bartholomew County) | 6.3 mi | $393,400 (±$38,955) | Higher |
| German Township (Bartholomew County) | 7.2 mi | $165,600 (±$17,024) | Lower |
| Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | 7.3 mi | $232,300 (±$19,959) | Not measurably different |
| Flat Rock Township | 7.3 mi | $209,200 (±$78,515) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clifford, IN ($125,900), Taylorsville, IN ($169,100), German Township (Bartholomew County), IN ($165,600).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Harrison Township (Bartholomew County), IN ($393,400).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median home value across Bartholomew County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median home value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harrison Township (Bartholomew County) | $393,400 (±$38,955) |
| 2 | Ohio Township (Bartholomew County) | $341,600 (±$32,923) |
| 3 | Clifty Township | $327,900 (±$32,361) |
| 4 | Jackson Township (Bartholomew County) | $299,100 (±$50,674) |
| 5 | Rock Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | $259,900 (±$32,619) |
| 6 | Columbus | $244,200 (±$7,471) |
| 7 | Clay Township (Bartholomew County) | $239,800 (±$15,618) |
| 8 | Columbus Township | $238,500 (±$7,734) |
| 9 | Sand Creek Township (Bartholomew County) | $232,300 (±$19,959) |
| 10 | Flat Rock Township | $209,200 (±$78,515) |
| 11 | Wayne Township (Bartholomew County) | $198,500 (±$16,845) |
| 12 | Haw Creek Township | $180,100 (±$19,160) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Bartholomew County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Columbus
What is the average home value in Columbus, IN?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $244,200 (±$7,471) for owner-occupied homes in Columbus (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have home values in Columbus gone up?
In Columbus, the median home value went from $166,200 in 2015–2019 to $244,200 in 2020–2024 (+46.9%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Is this what homes in Columbus sell for?
No: it is the value owners reported, which tends to lag the market; recent sale prices and an appraisal answer that question.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Indiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Indiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Indiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Indiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Columbus city, Indiana (place:14734, in state:18).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25077_001E, B25077_001M, B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0081PE, DP04_0081PM, DP04_0082PE, DP04_0082PM, DP04_0083PE, DP04_0083PM, DP04_0084PE, DP04_0084PM, DP04_0085PE, DP04_0085PM, DP04_0086PE, DP04_0086PM, DP04_0087PE, DP04_0087PM, DP04_0088PE, DP04_0088PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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