Living in Columbiana, Alabama
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Columbiana · Census data 2020–2024
Columbiana has 4,725 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $80,546 (26% higher than the Alabama median), the median home value is $259,500, the median rent is $940/month.
Columbiana at a glance
- Population
- 4,725
- Median age
- 44.7State: 39.3
- Median household income
- $80,546State: $63,999
- Median home value
- $259,500State: $209,900
- Median rent
- $940/moState: $1,007
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Columbiana a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 9.8%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Columbiana
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Columbiana the median home value is $259,500, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, which is 27.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,387 a month in housing costs.
Columbiana median household income
The median household income in Columbiana is $80,546 and the income per person is $31,446. 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Alabama: 15.6%).
Housing in Columbiana: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,438
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.56
Columbiana demographics
- Population
- 4,725
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 16.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 1,371
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Columbiana ›
Education in Columbiana
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Columbiana have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alabama: 28.4%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Columbiana
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.4%
Columbiana vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbiana | 4,725 | $80,546 | $259,500 | $940 |
| Wilsonville | 1,879 | $72,115 | $235,400 | $854 |
| Chelsea | 16,260 | $115,337 | $360,000 | $1,414 |
| Calera | 17,714 | $87,194 | $235,300 | $1,601 |
| Fayetteville | 1,154 | $100,255 | $298,500 | — |
| Talladega Springs | 166 | $73,125 | $153,900 | — |
| Pelham | 24,827 | $101,094 | $299,800 | $1,577 |
| Alabaster | 33,917 | $91,357 | $261,700 | $1,372 |
| Westover | 2,298 | $96,932 | $297,400 | $1,048 |
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What is the median household income in Columbiana, AL?
The median household income in Columbiana is $80,546, 26% higher than the Alabama median of $63,999 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Columbiana?
The median home value in Columbiana is $259,500, compared with $209,900 in Alabama.
How much is rent in Columbiana?
The median gross rent in Columbiana is $940 per month, about 27.4% of household income.
Is Columbiana, AL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Alabama median; a poverty rate of 9.8%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Columbiana?
The median age in Columbiana is 44.7 years (Alabama: 39.3).
How long is the commute in Columbiana?
The average commute to work in Columbiana is 29 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbiana?
The unemployment rate in Columbiana is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Columbiana?
15.9% of adults in Columbiana have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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