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Columbus, IN
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Population: 50,718
Home Price: $185,300
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Overview
Columbus is a midsize city in the state of Indiana with a population of 50,718. Columbus has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
17.7 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Columbus, IN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$37,517
$29,331
$32,693
Median Household Income
$72,380
$58,806
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.4%
4.7%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
9.8%
10.5%
Age
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Median Age
35.7
40.7
42.3
Gender
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Male
50.7%
49.3%
49.8%
Female
49.3%
50.7%
50.2%
Race
Columbus
Indiana
United States
White
78.0%
92.4%
80.3%
Black or African American
2.1%
1.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
12.5%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.0%
1.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.4%
3.4%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Median Home Price
$185,300
$126,114
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$832
$605
$801
Family Households
47.7%
47.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
25.3%
25.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
61.7%
74.7%
72.9%
Renters
38.3%
25.3%
27.1%
Education
Columbus
Indiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.4%
7.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
26.2%
26.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
16.7%
20.4%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.4%
9.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.0%
11.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Mathematics
51.9%
49.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
53.5%
50.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Murder
0.0
4.4
3.0
Rape
83.3
32.7
38.0
Robbery
35.4
49.7
40.7
Assault
20.8
192.8
188.5
Property Crime
Columbus
Indiana
United States
Burglary
270.9
238.5
336.1
Theft
2613.0
1630.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
114.6
160.6
167.1
Arson
12.5
6.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbus, IN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dogs
coney dogs
indian food
food wine
hot sauce
comfort food
pizza
beer
whole foods
ice cream
wine
cheese
cajun
craft beer
butter chicken
restaurant
bread
cajun chicken pasta
waffles
basketball
video games
hiphoprap music
golf
soccer
wrestling
pro wrestling
baseball
football
racing
college football
food wine
teams
motorsports
gaming
nfl
esports
dirt track racing
softball
volleyball
inspired by
cinema
art architecture
architecture
photography
amazing artwork
graphic design
nft
library
oil painting
creativity
theatre
collection
nature
activism
collections
curiosities
portraiture
thinker explorer amateur astronomer
fashion
spare time
video games
board games
books
car enthusiast
photography
motorsports
gaming
random stuff
comic books
auto racing
gym rat
retro gaming
nascar
scifi
fulltime
anime
collector
switch fc
rothbardian
sports
cinema
local news
hiphoprap music
tv
pro wrestling
photography
quality content
motorsports
gaming
corporate
classic rock
radio personality
behindthescenes tour
radio host
theatre
comicsmovies
moneyless
marketing
podcasts
sports
photography
space
clean air
winter
summer
cabin
nature
hunting
beach
mountain biking
aviation
aquatics
amusement park
indoor
backyard
pickleball
facility
arts
indoors
post office
local bookstore
coffee shop
local walmart
womens clothing
free shipping
whole foods
retail
terrariums
warehouse
shopping trip
restaurant
sams club
collections
gift cards
marketplace
mcdonalds
boutique
mobil
walmarts
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