In Columbia, Oregon, the median home price is $453,158; median household income is $87,458; the population is 53,493; schools rate 5.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 133.2 per 100k; and the average commute is 31.7 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Columbia at a glance
Population
53,493
Median Household Income
$87,458
Typical Home Value
$453,158
School District Rating
5.3
Violent Crime Rate
133.2
Avg Commute Time
31.7
About Columbia
Columbia has a population of 53,493. The median home value is $453,158, 9% below the Oregon median. Median household income is $87,458 (5% above the Oregon median). The most populated towns are St. Helens, Scappoose, and Clatskanie.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Columbia
6 towns, by population.
Columbia at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Columbia?
- Columbia has a population of 53,493 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Columbia?
- The median home value in Columbia is $453,158. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Columbia?
- Median household income in Columbia is $87,458 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Columbia in?
- Columbia is in Oregon.
- How many towns are in Columbia?
- Columbia contains 6 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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