Columbus, GA
Population 204,383 · Columbus, GA-AL MSA. Moving to or from Columbus? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
204,383
Cost of living (RPP)
89.296
Annual avg temp
64°F
Typical home
$173,152
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $56,622 |
| Median age | 35.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.6% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $182,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,072/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.54 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 89.296 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 89.666, goods 96.332, services 61.185. Source: BEA, Columbus, GA-AL (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
64°F
January low
33°F
July high
92°F
Annual snow
—
Annual precipitation 51.8". Station: COLUMBUS #2, GA US (3.7 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$173,152
ZHVI YoY
+1.2%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,246/mo
ZORI YoY
+2.9%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Columbus, GA-AL
Total employment (MSA)
113,970
Median wage (annual)
$38,490
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 14,210 | $36,160 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 12,270 | $24,510 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 10,950 | $28,800 |
| Transportation and Material Moving Occupations | 9,170 | $34,450 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 7,820 | $65,500 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
South Fulton, GA 96 mi · 1h 57m Montgomery, AL 97 mi · 1h 56m Atlanta, GA 108 mi · 2h 12m Sandy Springs, GA 122 mi · 2h 27m Birmingham, AL 152 mi · 3h 14m Tallahassee, FL 174 mi · 3h 52m Tuscaloosa, AL 203 mi · 4h 11m Chattanooga, TN 220 mi · 4h 15m Savannah, GA 239 mi · 4h 47m Huntsville, AL 247 mi · 5h 3m