In Columbia, Washington, the median home price is $267,897; median household income is $71,810; the population is 4,014; schools rate 6.4 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 138.5 per 100k; and the average commute is 23.0 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Columbia at a glance
Population
4,014
Median Household Income
$71,810
Typical Home Value
$267,897
School District Rating
6.4
Violent Crime Rate
138.5
Avg Commute Time
23.0
About Columbia
Columbia has a population of 4,014. The median home value is $267,897, 58% below the Washington median. Median household income is $71,810 (27% below the Washington median). The most populated towns are Dayton and Starbuck.
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
2 towns, by population.
Columbia at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Columbia?
- Columbia has a population of 4,014 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Columbia?
- The median home value in Columbia is $267,897. 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 $71,810 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Columbia in?
- Columbia is in Washington.
- How many towns are in Columbia?
- Columbia contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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