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Thinking About The Columbia, CT Area?

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Columbia. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

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Livability Score

87/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

Population

5,280

Median Home

$296K

Median Income

$124K

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With a population of 5,280, Columbia is a smaller CT city. Median household income is $124K with homes valued around $296K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

Tends to fit: value-focused buyers.

Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Columbia, CT. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$296K

Vacancy Rate

4.0%

Owner-Occupied

86%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Columbia, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

06237

Area Stats

Pop: 5,280

Home Value: $296K

Columbia Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Hartford Area

Home: $183K20 mi away

W Hartford Area

Home: $430K23 mi away

North Haven Area

Home: $345K36 mi away

Hamden Area

Home: $291K37 mi away

New Haven Area

Home: $267K43 mi away

Schools Near Columbia

Schools in and around Columbia, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (2)

Andover Elementary School

Hebron Elementary School

Middle Schools (4)

George Hersey Robertson School

Horace W. Porter School

Lebanon Middle School

RHAM Middle School

High Schools (1)

RHAM High School

Livability Grades

How Columbia stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketA

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA-

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Columbia and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.