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Housing Affordability in Columbus, IN
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 24.2%
- Indiana 25.5%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 42.3%
- Indiana 48.1%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 13.3%
- Indiana 16.8%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,475/mo
- Indiana $1,404/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,37342.3%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,74913.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,68021.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $514/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, IN | 24.2% | 42.3% | 13.3% | 27.0% |
| Bartholomew County | 22.3% | 42.6% | 14.0% | 27.1% |
| Indiana | 25.5% | 48.1% | 16.8% | 29.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Columbus, IN?
- In Columbus, IN, 24.2% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Columbus compare with Indiana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Columbus is 24.2%, compared with 25.5% for Indiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates