Living in Columbia City, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Columbia City · Census data 2020–2024
Columbia City has 2,006 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $96,750 (17% higher than the Oregon median), the median home value is $460,000, the median rent is $1,365/month.
Columbia City at a glance
- Population
- 2,006
- Median age
- 45.1State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $96,750State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $460,000State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,365/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Columbia City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Oregon median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Columbia City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Columbia City the median home value is $460,000, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,365 per month, which is 37.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,074 a month in housing costs.
Columbia City median household income
The median household income in Columbia City is $96,750 and the income per person is $40,488. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Columbia City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 813
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 1.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.51
Columbia City demographics
- Population
- 2,006
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.5%
- Households
- 798
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Columbia City ›
Education in Columbia City
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Columbia City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Columbia City
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.9%
Columbia City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia City | 2,006 | $96,750 | $460,000 | $1,365 |
| St. Helens | 14,258 | $82,865 | $394,200 | $1,413 |
| Woodland | 6,487 | $81,193 | $438,800 | $1,367 |
| Warren | 1,637 | $126,838 | $523,400 | — |
| La Center | 3,883 | $101,708 | $584,600 | $1,876 |
| Kalama | 3,050 | $102,026 | $471,500 | — |
| Ridgefield | 13,408 | $116,389 | $613,500 | $2,335 |
| Scappoose | 8,179 | $97,708 | $455,700 | $1,750 |
| Duluth | 1,656 | $92,034 | $733,600 | $1,630 |
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What is the median household income in Columbia City, OR?
The median household income in Columbia City is $96,750, 17% higher than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Columbia City?
The median home value in Columbia City is $460,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Columbia City?
The median gross rent in Columbia City is $1,365 per month, about 37.5% of household income.
Is Columbia City, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Oregon median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Columbia City?
The median age in Columbia City is 45.1 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Columbia City?
The average commute to work in Columbia City is 29 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Columbia City?
The unemployment rate in Columbia City is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Columbia City?
20.6% of adults in Columbia City 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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