Columbus, IN metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · IN · score computed September 2026
What is Columbus, IN metro area’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 58,778–112,360) · comparable within its band
Where is Columbus, IN metro area in its market cycle?
Columbus, IN metro area is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Columbus, IN metro area?
Our model forecasts Columbus, IN metro area’s home prices to rise about 1.4% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
Columbus, IN metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $299K | ▲ +19.4% |
| Median Days on Market | 45 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 2.4 | ▲ +9.1% |
| Homes for Sale | 236 | ▲ +5.4% |
| Homes Sold | 102 | ▼ -3.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $154 | ▲ +0.6% |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus, IN metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed September 2026, Columbus, IN metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 63 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Columbus, IN metro area?
The median sale price in Columbus, IN metro area is $299K, having risen 19.4% over the past year.
How affordable is Columbus, IN metro area?
Columbus, IN metro area scores 65 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Columbus, IN metro area's Alpha Score?
Columbus, IN metro area's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (87/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (49/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Columbus, IN metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.