Columbus, GA

Metro area in Georgia · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.6%

Median Home Value

$200,074

↑ +1.9%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,257/mo

↑ +4.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.5%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+36.2%

Income Needed to Buy

$50,285

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,065

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.3

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +1.6%

5-Year Price Trend

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