| Index | Columbus | Nebraska | National |
| Median home price | $283,540 | $244,894 | $326,622 |
| Median rent asked | $1,131 | $1,139 | $1,444 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 66.6% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 33.4% | 34.0% | 36.4% |

| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Richland, NE | 98 | $122,534 | 62% |
| Tarnov, NE | 11 | $132,058 | 60% |
| Monroe, NE | 305 | $142,771 | 56% |
| Duncan, NE | 502 | $169,295 | 48% |
| Platte Center, NE | 386 | $187,755 | 43% |
| Columbus, NE | 24,141 | $283,540 | 13% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Loves Park, IL | 24,142 | $213,136 | 35% |
| Stoneham, MA | 24,138 | $939,085 | 188% |
| Kerrville, TX | 24,145 | $356,185 | 9% |
| Rolling Meadows, IL | 24,129 | $443,221 | 36% |
| Benbrook, TX | 24,155 | $352,713 | 8% |
| Columbus, NE | 24,141 | $283,540 | 13% |