Columbus, Georgia

Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities

Southeast Columbus, GA-AL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

76.2

C

out of 100

Overview

Columbus is a Georgia city with a population of approximately 202K, part of the Columbus, GA-AL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $174,343. Median household income is $54,561.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 202K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $174,343 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $54,561 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 20.2 minutes
  • Part of the Columbus, GA-AL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

201,877

Source: Census ACS

$174,343

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$54,561

Source: Census ACS

20.2 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

25

Source: Walk Score

96 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Muscogee County (county-level results)

61%
38%
Democrat 49,413
Republican 30,616
Leans D+23.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 86.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 72.2/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 25/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 76.2

Location

Columbus, GA (32.4730, -84.9795)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.