City Intelligence

Columbus, MS

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

Livability Score

76/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

12,593

Median Home

$136K

Median Income

$29K

Zip Codes Covered

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With a population of 12,593, Columbus is a smaller MS city. Median household income is $29K with homes valued around $136K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

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

Median Home Value

$136K

Vacancy Rate

23.0%

Owner-Occupied

48%

ZIP Code Breakdown

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

39701

Area Stats

Pop: 12,593

Home Value: $136K

Columbus Area Map

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Schools Near Columbus

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

Elementary Schools (4)

Cook Elementary School

Fairview Elementary School

Sale Elementary School

Stokes Beard Elementary School

Middle Schools (6)

CMSD ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL

Columbus Middle School

Franklin Academy

LOWNDES CO VOC COMPLEX

MCKELLAR VOCATIONAL CENTER

MS SCHOOL FOR MATH AND SCIENCE

High Schools (2)

Columbus High School

West Lowndes High School

Private Schools (2)

COLUMBUS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

HERITAGE ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Columbus stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
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 Columbus 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.