Columbus, NE

Metro area in Nebraska · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.8%

Median Home Value

$267,606

↑ +4.5%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,464/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

6.6%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+36.3%

Active Listings

104

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

15.2

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.3%

3 Months

↑ +1.0%

12 Months

↑ +1.8%

5-Year Price Trend

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