Columbus, MS Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 11,126 housing units in Columbus.
This represents a 12.4% growth from 9,901 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 10,777 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 349 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Columbus is about 54.8%.
Columbus's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.4%.
Average household size is 2.42 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Columbus were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.40% |
| One Bedroom | 14.50% |
| Two Bedrooms | 26.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 11.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
| Median year structure was built | 1968 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $67,900 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $59,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.3 |
| Median year structure was built | 1971 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $293 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 6.40% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.40% |
| Debt Free | 38.70% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.9% |
