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Columbia County, PA home prices

Columbia County, PA: the typical home is worth $245,225 as of 2026-05, up +4.8% over the past year and +138.5% since 2000. Listings run about $170/sq ft…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Columbia County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.8%Heating up
Valuation+2%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market43 daysBalanced

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1985: $48,691 → 2026: $245,225 (5.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$245,2252026-05
1-year+4.8%
5-year+13.4%
10-year+47.4%
Since 2000+138.5%
Population66k2024
Median income$63,6052023 · 3.9× income
Median rent$1,157/mo2026 · 5.7% gross yield
New homes/yr682024
Price / sq ft$170listings
Days on market432026-06
Active listings842026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $245,225, homes in Columbia County sit 6% above the Pennsylvania median ($230,638) and 5% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #24 of 67 Pennsylvania counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 43 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,210/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,157/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Montour County, PA ($279,934) · Northumberland County, PA ($166,304) · Luzerne County, PA ($225,295) · Schuylkill County, PA ($168,308) · Sullivan County, PA ($215,586) · Union County, PA ($294,806)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Columbia County, PA?
The typical home in Columbia County is worth $245,225 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Columbia County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.8% over the past year and +138.5% since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Columbia County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $63,605, Columbia County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Columbia County?
Median rent is $1,157/mo — a gross rental yield of 5.7% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Columbia County?
Homes here take a median of 43 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2000$102,810
2001$108,539
2002$114,165
2003$120,475
2004$128,367
2005$141,903
2006$156,106
2007$162,744
2008$164,011
2009$163,715
2010$159,624
2011$159,827
2012$158,059
2013$159,725
2014$160,678
2015$159,534
2016$166,416
2017$169,024
2018$171,177
2019$173,056
2020$192,059
2021$207,677
2022$224,495
2023$228,728
2024$232,468
2025$229,543
2026$240,149