Columbus, KS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 1,618 housing units in Columbus.
This represents a 5.3% growth from 1,537 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 1,584 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 34 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Columbus is about 69.7%.
Columbus's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 12.9%.
Average household size is 2.31 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Columbus were built after 1949.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.70% |
| One Bedroom | 9.40% |
| Two Bedrooms | 43% |
| Three Bedrooms | 39.50% |
| Four Bedrooms | 4.30% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Median year structure was built | 1945 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $45,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $28,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Median year structure was built | 1962 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $259 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.40% |
| Debt Free | 48.40% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14.3% |
