Columbus NE Landlot Properties For Sale
The median home value in Columbus, NE is $234,600. This is lower than the county median home value of $239,600. The national median home value is $338,100. The average price of homes sold in Columbus, NE is $234,600. Approximately 65.94% of Columbus homes are owned, compared to 29.93% rented, while 4.14% are vacant. Columbus real estate listings include condos, townhomes, and single family homes for sale. Commercial properties are also available. If you see a property you're interested in, contact a Columbus real estate agent to arrange a tour today!
Learn More About Columbus Real EstateStatistics & facts
23,954
Population
$234K
Medium Home Value
9,655
# of Households
4.14%
Housing Vacancy
39.47%
Future Job Growth
1.50%
Unemployment Rate
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Population
Columbus has a population of approximately 23,954 and experiences a population change rate of 14.22%. The population density is 2,346.1 / sq mi.
Household
The median household income for Columbus is $60,586, with 9,655 households and an average household size of 2.45.
Cost of Living
The cost of living index in Columbus is 88.3%.
Home Value
The median value of a home in Columbus is $234,600 with an appreciation rate of 15.2%. 65.9% of housing in the city is owned while 29.9% is rented.
Employment
The unemployment rate in Columbus is 1.50%, and recent job growth is at 0.76%. Future job growth is projected at 39.47%.
Taxes
The sales tax rate in Columbus is 7.00%, while the income tax rate is 6.84%.
Education
School expenditures in Columbus are $12,946, and the school ratio is 15.3:1.
Weather
The average high temperature in July is 86.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 12.9 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 28.5 inches per year, with 29.9 inches of snow per year.
Education near Columbus NE
| Metric | City | County |
|---|---|---|
| High School Graduates | 88.33 | 88.57 |
| College Degree - 2 year | 12.9 | 12.94 |
| College Degree - 4 year | 21.98 | 23.54 |
| Graduate Degree | 5.54 | 6.35 |
| Expenditures per Student | $12,946 | $12,946 |
| Students per Teacher | 15.30 | 15.30 |
Elementary Schools near Columbus NE
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellwood Attendance Center | PK - 06 | 96 | 8.5 | 68624 |
| Centennial Elementary School | PK - 05 | 433 | 16.1 | 68602 |
| Emerson Elementary School | PK - 05 | 330 | 20.1 | 68602 |
| Lost Creek Elementary School | PK - 05 | 352 | 14.5 | 68602 |
| North Park Elementary School | PK - 05 | 330 | 16.1 | 68602 |
| North Ward Prekindergarten | PK - PK | 85 | 17 | 68661 |
| Pathways Beyond/Early Steps To Success Building | PK - PK | 11 | null | 68602 |
| Platte Center Elementary School | PK - 06 | 124 | 12.4 | 68653 |
| Richland Elementary School | PK - 08 | 38 | 9.8 | 68601 |
| Schuyler Elementary School | PK - 05 | 827 | 15 | 68661 |
| Schuyler Elementary-Fisher's | PK - 08 | 67 | 13.7 | 68661 |
| Schuyler Headstart | PK - PK | 114 | 68 | 68661 |
| Shell Creek Elementary School | PK - 06 | 262 | 14.5 | 68601 |
| West Park Elementary School | PK - 05 | 296 | 19 | 68602 |
Middle Schools near Columbus NE
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Middle School | 06 - 08 | 846 | 14.5 | 68602 |
| Lakeview Junior High School | 07 - 08 | 126 | 15.4 | 68601 |
| Schuyler Middle School | 06 - 08 | 355 | 12.8 | 68661 |
High Schools near Columbus NE
| School | Grades | Students | P/T Ratio | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus High School | 09 - 12 | 1142 | 15.8 | 68602 |
| Lakeview High School | 09 - 12 | 264 | 11.8 | 68601 |
| Schuyler Central High School | 09 - 12 | 475 | 11.9 | 68661 |
