Living in Columbia, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Columbia · Census data 2020–2024
Columbia has 683 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $57,917 (42% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $196,400, the median rent is $792/month.
Columbia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Columbia at a glance
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 51.8State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $57,917State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $196,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 91.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Columbia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Columbia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Columbia the median home value is $196,400, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,152 a month in housing costs.
Columbia median household income
The median household income in Columbia is $57,917 and the income per person is $39,423. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Columbia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 494
- Owner-occupied
- 91.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.9%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.15
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Columbia has many vacation and second homes.
Columbia demographics
- Population
- 683
- Median age
- 51.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 29.9%
- Households
- 313
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Columbia ›
Education in Columbia
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Columbia have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Columbia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Columbia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | 683 | $57,917 | $196,400 | $792 |
| Lemington | 108 | $55,000 | $138,400 | — |
| Bloomfield | 234 | $54,375 | $190,600 | — |
| Stratford | 950 | $49,583 | $161,100 | $775 |
| Colebrook | 1,988 | $51,159 | $192,200 | $750 |
| Brunswick | 109 | $128,125 | $228,100 | — |
| Stewartstown | 960 | $57,069 | $210,400 | $273 |
| West Stewartstown | 312 | $80,167 | $27,600 | $1,141 |
| Canaan | 810 | $55,606 | $201,900 | — |
More for people moving to Columbia
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What is the median household income in Columbia, NH?
The median household income in Columbia is $57,917, 42% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Columbia?
The median home value in Columbia is $196,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Columbia?
The median gross rent in Columbia is $792 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is Columbia, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the New Hampshire median; unemployment of 3.9%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
What is the median age in Columbia?
The median age in Columbia is 51.8 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Columbia?
The average commute to work in Columbia is 20 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbia?
The unemployment rate in Columbia is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Columbia?
14.5% of adults in Columbia 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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