The typical Columbus home was worth $175,951 in August 2026, up 2.92% in a year and a record high, Zillow says. FHFA shows metro prices up 1.43%.
Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Figures come from Zillow Research’s public data files (August 2026, the latest month published), the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s House Price Index (second quarter of 2026) and the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey. This page is refreshed monthly.
The typical Columbus home was worth $175,951 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. That is up 2.92% from $170,956 in August 2025 and the highest value on Zillow’s record for the city. Over three years the figure has risen 11.11%, from $158,356 in August 2023. Values dipped slightly in spring 2025 and have climbed every month but two since.
What this means for you
- Buyers: Columbus remains one of the cheapest markets in the region, well below Phenix City, Midland and Harris County.
- Sellers: prices are rising, by about 3% over the last year.
- Owners: your tax value comes from the Muscogee County Board of Assessors, not Zillow. Questions or appeals: 706-225-4398. See our property tax guide.
Three years of Columbus home values
The numbers
| Measure | Latest | A year earlier | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical home value, Columbus (Zillow index) | $175,951 (Aug. 2026) | $170,956 | +2.92% |
| Typical home value, Muscogee County (Zillow index) | $188,899 (Aug. 2026) | $183,329 | +3.04% |
| FHFA House Price Index, Columbus GA-AL metro area | 278.32 (Q2 2026) | 274.39 | +1.43% |
| Median value of owner-occupied homes, Columbus (Census) | $193,900 (2020-2024 average) |
The Zillow index is a modeled value for the middle third of homes, smoothed and seasonally adjusted; Zillow revises past months. The FHFA all-transactions index tracks the same houses over time across the Columbus metro area, which crosses into Alabama. The Census figure is from the American Community Survey’s 2020-2024 five-year estimates and is what owners themselves say their homes are worth, averaged over five years. The measures answer different questions, which is why they do not agree.
By ZIP code
Zillow’s August 2026 index for Muscogee County ZIP codes:
| ZIP code | Zillow’s place name | Typical value | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31820 | Midland | $387,181 | +2.89% |
| 31829 | Upatoi | $387,039 | +3.80% |
| 31909 | Columbus | $235,770 | +2.80% |
| 31904 | Columbus | $220,602 | +3.96% |
| 31907 | Columbus | $162,219 | +3.61% |
| 31901 | Columbus | $160,215 | +1.08% |
| 31906 | Columbus | $132,375 | -0.35% |
| 31903 | Columbus | $71,776 | +2.82% |
Midland and Upatoi are inside Columbus’s consolidated city limits but carry their own postal names. ZIP codes do not follow neighborhood lines, so each figure mixes very different streets. ZIP 31906 was the only one that fell over the year.
Columbus and its neighbors
| Place | Typical value, August 2026 | Change in a year |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $175,951 | +2.92% |
| Cusseta (Cusseta-Chattahoochee County) | $145,396 | +5.97% |
| Phenix City, Alabama | $214,927 | +5.88% |
| Smiths Station, Alabama | $290,548 | +5.50% |
| Harris County | $378,129 | +4.72% |
Phenix City, about 10 miles west across the Chattahoochee River, and Smiths Station, about 13 miles away, both rose about twice as fast as Columbus over the year.
Where to look up a sale
The Board of Assessors’ property records search shows the assessed value and recorded sales for each parcel. Georgia deeds record the price. Our weekly real estate transfers column lists recent Columbus sales.
What this means for you
- The typical Columbus home gained about $5,000 in value over the year.
- North Columbus ZIP codes 31909 and 31904 and the Midland and Upatoi areas carry the highest values in the county.
- Expect your next assessment notice in May 2027 to reflect rising values.
Related: property taxes, Columbus population and growth and moving to Columbus.
Which schools and home values go with each part of town: see our Columbus neighborhoods guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Columbus, Georgia?
The typical Columbus home was worth $175,951 in August 2026, according to the Zillow Home Value Index. The Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 five-year estimate put the median value of owner-occupied homes at $193,900.
Are home prices going up in Columbus, Georgia?
Yes, slowly. Zillow’s index for Columbus rose 2.92% in the year to August 2026 and set a new high. FHFA’s index for the Columbus metro area was up 1.43% in the year to the second quarter of 2026.
What is the most expensive ZIP code in Columbus, Georgia?
Among ZIP codes Zillow files under Columbus, 31909 was highest at $235,770 in August 2026, followed by 31904 at $220,602. Midland (31820) and Upatoi (31829), also in Muscogee County, were both above $387,000.
Is Columbus cheaper than Phenix City?
Yes. In August 2026 Zillow put the typical home at $175,951 in Columbus and $214,927 in Phenix City, Alabama, where values rose faster over the year.
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