Here's what it costs to live in Columbus, Georgia, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,106 per month, while the typical home is valued around $193,900. Households earn a median of $58,073 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 31. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$58,073
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,106
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$193,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
203,711
Latest estimate
Median Age
35.4 yrs
Census ACS
31.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
11
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,175
Per month
Avg Home Value
$202,230
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 31801 | — | $692 | $154,800 |
| ZIP 31808 | — | $1,208 | $267,900 |
| ZIP 31820 | — | $1,521 | $330,600 |
| ZIP 31829 | — | $2,139 | $352,900 |
| ZIP 31901 | — | $827 | $163,100 |
| ZIP 31903 | — | $841 | $74,200 |
| ZIP 31904 | — | $985 | $207,700 |
| ZIP 31905 | — | $1,585 | — |
| ZIP 31906 | — | $850 | $148,200 |
| ZIP 31907 | — | $1,071 | $133,700 |
Showing top 10 of 11 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
48°F
July Avg
82°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Dry/Arid · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.5
poor
Hospitals
4
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
88.9%
The cost of living index for Columbus is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Columbus is $1,106 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Columbus is $58,073 per year.
The median home value in Columbus is $193,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Columbus has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Georgia is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
