Housing by town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Columbia County, Pennsylvania has 37 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $943 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.5% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $758 in 2015–2019 (+24.4%; No measurable change after inflation).
North Centre Township has the highest median gross rent ($1,286) and Fishing Creek Township the lowest ($469).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $943 (±$35)
- Households that rent
- 30.5%
- Median household income
- $64,644
- Places
- 37
Cities, towns and townships in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Township (Columbia County) | — | 4.0% | $84,167 | $214,200 | $2,000 |
| Benton | $956 | 56.6% | $34,500 | $168,400 | $1,766 |
| Benton Township (Columbia County) | $870 | 16.8% | $73,664 | $209,900 | $2,532 |
| Berwick | $797 | 39.7% | $49,800 | $156,500 | $1,813 |
| Bloomsburg | $980 | 64.6% | $51,536 | $179,100 | $1,985 |
| Briar Creek | $680 | 55.2% | $42,647 | $160,400 | $1,288 |
| Briar Creek Township | $941 | 14.1% | $77,333 | $189,500 | $1,882 |
| Catawissa | $644 | 43.0% | $51,992 | $145,900 | $1,587 |
| Catawissa Township | $973 | 14.8% | $66,648 | $271,100 | $2,742 |
| Centralia | — | 0.0% | — | — | — |
| Cleveland Township | $825 | 4.8% | $71,923 | $248,000 | $3,052 |
| Conyngham Township (Columbia County) | $677 | 5.5% | $44,141 | $117,900 | $1,634 |
| Fishing Creek Township | $469 | 11.1% | $81,932 | $263,100 | $3,057 |
| Franklin Township (Columbia County) | $965 | 17.4% | $61,607 | $238,100 | $2,558 |
| Greenwood Township (Columbia County) | $691 | 19.6% | $68,167 | $218,700 | $2,054 |
| Hemlock Township | $1,165 | 13.9% | $89,091 | $278,100 | $3,016 |
| Jackson Township (Columbia County) | $930 | 21.9% | $62,500 | $226,400 | $2,480 |
| Locust Township | $853 | 17.4% | $72,292 | $235,400 | $2,605 |
| Madison Township (Columbia County) | $842 | 13.9% | $76,500 | $268,800 | $2,607 |
| Main Township | $1,192 | 17.6% | $70,893 | $225,800 | $2,221 |
| Mifflin Township (Columbia County) | $997 | 15.8% | $61,250 | $223,400 | $2,722 |
| Millville | $772 | 49.4% | $65,469 | $218,100 | $2,036 |
| Montour Township | $933 | 12.0% | $68,203 | $231,100 | $2,748 |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Columbia County) | $1,086 | 16.6% | $91,875 | $277,000 | $2,401 |
| North Centre Township | $1,286 | 5.4% | $76,591 | $231,300 | $2,556 |
| Orange Township | — | 3.2% | $96,750 | $299,300 | $2,708 |
| Orangeville | $1,096 | 27.4% | $63,854 | $183,600 | $2,861 |
| Pine Township (Columbia County) | $596 | 7.3% | $55,667 | $231,800 | $2,530 |
| Roaring Creek Township | — | 6.8% | $97,708 | $198,400 | $2,369 |
| Scott Township (Columbia County) | $1,239 | 25.3% | $85,368 | $234,100 | $2,736 |
| South Centre Township | $1,044 | 29.5% | $65,045 | $174,200 | $1,793 |
| Stillwater | $1,250 | 11.8% | $85,000 | $186,100 | $2,391 |
| Sugarloaf Township (Columbia County) | $994 | 12.1% | $67,857 | $223,000 | $2,553 |
Unincorporated communities in Columbia County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Almedia | $1,163 | 25.1% | $67,361 | $194,000 | $1,861 |
| Espy | $1,101 | 26.0% | $79,038 | $166,900 | $1,959 |
| Lightstreet | $1,132 | 20.9% | $70,739 | $168,400 | $1,796 |
| Mifflinville | $974 | 21.7% | $48,173 | $215,300 | $2,675 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,100 | $31,800 | $50,900 |
| 2 people | $21,800 | $36,350 | $58,150 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $40,900 | $65,400 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $49,050 | $78,500 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $52,700 | $84,300 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $56,300 | $90,100 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $59,950 | $95,900 |
How the places in Columbia County rank across Pennsylvania
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Crime reported to police in Columbia County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 72 | 119 | 593 | 983 | 60,337 | 11 of 13 |
| 2025 | 79 | 130 | 423 | 698 | 60,641 | 11 of 13 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 79 violent and 423 property crimes, 130 and 698 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 92% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Columbia County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomsburg Town Police Department | 13,437 | 34 | 99 |
| State Police: Columbia County | 12,736 | 18 | 37 |
| Berwick Police Department | 10,332 | 15 | 96 |
| Scott Township Police Department, Columbia County | 5,692 | 1 | 30 |
| Briar Creek Township Police Department | 5,154 | 6 | 23 |
| Hemlock Township Police Department | 4,872 | 1 | 120 |
| Mifflin Township Police Department | 4,317 | — | — |
| Locust Township Police Department | 2,590 | 0 | 2 |
| Montour Township Police Department | 2,178 | 1 | 8 |
| Catawissa Police Department | 1,537 | 3 | 7 |
| Main Township Police Department | 1,288 | 0 | 1 |
| Orange Township Police Department | 1,181 | — | — |
| Benton Police Department | 825 | 0 | 0 |
ZIP codes in Columbia County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17815 | 29,790 | $1,025 | $222,900 | $67,510 | 38.0% |
| 18603 | 18,827 | $810 | $170,500 | $60,352 | 28.3% |
| 17820 | 5,499 | $801 | $214,800 | $67,685 | 22.5% |
| 17814 | 4,669 | $923 | $224,800 | $65,089 | 19.3% |
| 17824 | 3,949 | — | $244,900 | $118,176 | 9.5% |
| 17846 | 3,621 | $700 | $224,700 | $66,591 | 21.4% |
| 17859 | 2,701 | $842 | $224,800 | $75,515 | 10.8% |
| 17878 | 1,488 | $1,083 | $214,100 | $68,125 | 13.4% |
| 18631 | 1,100 | $959 | $214,100 | $46,125 | 21.7% |
| 17888 | 446 | $677 | $156,300 | — | 12.6% |
| 17920 | 246 | — | $150,000 | — | 0.0% |
| 17945 | 133 | — | $41,400 | $24,813 | 0.0% |
| 17858 | 111 | — | $228,900 | $81,250 | 0.0% |
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Questions about Columbia County
What is the crime rate in Columbia County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Columbia County recorded 130 violent and 698 property crimes per 100,000 residents (79 violent and 423 property crimes in all).
Which place in Columbia County has the highest rent?
North Centre Township has the highest median gross rent, $1,286 (±$153) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Columbia County has the lowest rent?
Fishing Creek Township has the lowest median gross rent, $469 (±$167) a month.
What is the median rent in Columbia County, Pennsylvania?
The median gross rent in Columbia County is $943 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbia County, Pennsylvania
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Columbia County, PA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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