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Columbus, Illinois: Home Prices, Schools & Demographics

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Columbus, Illinois. Free, data-only, no listings.

In Columbus (Adams, Illinois), the median home price is $197,460; median household income is $105,581; the population is 852; schools rate 4.0 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 108.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.4 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.

Columbus at a glance

Population

852

Median Household Income

$105,581

Typical Home Value

$197,460

School District Rating

4.0

Violent Crime Rate

108.9

Avg Commute Time

31.4

About Columbus

With 852 residents, Columbus is the 12th most populated of 23 towns in Adams. The median home value is $197,460, 6% above the Adams median and 34% below the Illinois median. Median household income is $105,581 (59% above the Adams median).

Columbus is a town in Adams, Illinois. hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every ZIP and census tract inside the town. Compare Columbus with neighboring towns or with anywhere else in the country.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, Redfin, and other public sources. Some metrics are spatially derived from finer-grained data (ZIPs and tracts) when the source does not publish at the town level directly.

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Columbus at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Columbus, Illinois?
Columbus has a population of 852 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Columbus, Illinois?
The median home value in Columbus is $197,460, 6% above the Adams median. Open the interactive map to see the distribution block by block.
What is the median household income in Columbus?
Median household income in Columbus is $105,581 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
What county is Columbus, Illinois in?
Columbus is in Adams, Illinois. The county page compares every town in Adams on housing, schools, crime, and demographics.
How are the schools in Columbus?
Schools serving Columbus rate 4.0 out of 10 on hearthmap's school-district rating, a composite of math proficiency, reading proficiency, and graduation rates.

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