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Housing Affordability in Columbus, MT
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
- 23.9%
- Montana 28.6%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 34.4%
- Montana 44.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 21.2%
- Montana 22.1%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,483/mo
- Montana $1,798/mo
Columbus has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more6234.4%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more14521.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more3620.0%
- Median rent as a share of income: 25.3%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 19.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $441/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 4.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, MT | 23.9% | 34.4% | 21.2% | 25.3% |
| Stillwater County | 22.8% | 28.6% | 21.8% | 25.6% |
| Montana | 28.6% | 44.8% | 22.1% | 27.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Columbus, MT?
- In Columbus, MT, 23.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Columbus compare with Montana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Columbus is 23.9%, compared with 28.6% for Montana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates