Housing & Real Estate — Columbus, Mississippi
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 11,941 |
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| Occupied | 9,975 |
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| Vacant | 1,966 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,793 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,182 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $125,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$137,000 |
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| Median Rent | $882/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,199/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 25.1% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 41.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 287 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 823 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 901 |
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| Built before 1960 | 3,013 |
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| Median Year Built | 1975 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
