How much do homeowners pay a month in Columbus, WI?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Columbus, WI pay a median of $1,610 (±$144) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $692 (±$70).
77.1% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Columbus, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,405 in 2015–2019 to $1,610 in 2020–2024 (+14.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,610 (±$144)
- Without a mortgage
- $692 (±$70)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 77.1%
Monthly owner costs in Columbus
| Columbus | Columbia County | Wisconsin | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,610 (±$144) | $1,747 (±$53) | $1,689 (±$5) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $692 (±$70) | $673 (±$19) | $659 (±$3) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 77.1% (±8.2 points) | 63.3% (±1.7 points) | 61.1% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $3,774 (±$208) | $3,855 (±$82) | $3,792 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Columbus, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Columbia County ($1,747).
It is not measurably different from Wisconsin ($1,689).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Columbia County, Columbus ranks 25 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 860 of 1,845.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Columbus have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,405 (±$85) | $1,610 (±$144) | +14.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $3,547 (±$244) | $3,774 (±$208) | +6.4% | Down after inflation |
| Median home value | $165,400 (±$19,167) | $230,600 (±$17,127) | +39.4% | 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 monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Columbus
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | — | $1,610 (±$144) | — |
| Town of Columbus | 2.5 mi | $2,155 (±$161) | Higher |
| Fall River | 3.5 mi | $1,713 (±$104) | Not measurably different |
| Town of Elba | 4.0 mi | $2,341 (±$235) | Higher |
| Town of Fountain Prairie | 5.7 mi | $2,103 (±$199) | Higher |
| Town of York (Dane County) | 6.4 mi | $2,295 (±$404) | Higher |
| Town of Calamus | 6.8 mi | $2,250 (±$249) | Higher |
| Town of Hampden | 7.4 mi | $2,250 (±$222) | Higher |
| Town of Portland (Dodge County) | 8.0 mi | $1,828 (±$143) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Town of Columbus, WI ($2,155), Town of Elba, WI ($2,341), Town of Fountain Prairie, WI ($2,103).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Columbia County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 19 | Fall River | $1,713 (±$104) |
| 20 | Town of Randolph | $1,706 (±$266) |
| 21 | Town of Pacific | $1,694 (±$316) |
| 22 | Town of Fort Winnebago | $1,690 (±$164) |
| 23 | Town of Scott (Columbia County) | $1,623 (±$38) |
| 24 | Town of Lewiston | $1,618 (±$215) |
| 25 | Columbus | $1,610 (±$144) |
| 26 | Rio | $1,594 (±$164) |
| 27 | Portage | $1,497 (±$147) |
| 28 | Doylestown | $1,475 (±$470) |
| 29 | Wisconsin Dells | $1,455 (±$320) |
| 30 | Town of Newport | $1,453 (±$199) |
| 31 | Wyocena | $1,430 (±$134) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Columbia 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 mortgage payment in Columbus?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Columbus, WI is $1,610 (±$144) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Columbus?
Owners without a mortgage in Columbus pay a median of $692 (±$70) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Columbus gone up?
In Columbus, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,405 in 2015–2019 to $1,610 in 2020–2024 (+14.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Columbus city, Wisconsin
- 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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Columbus city, Wisconsin (place:16450, in state:55).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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.
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