Columbus, IN
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As of the latest 2026 data
Median Listing
Pending Ratio
Active Inventory
Median DOM
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The Columbus, IN, market is currently in a cooling phase, with a pending ratio of 0.44 indicating a more moderate pace of demand absorption relative to available inventory. Median listing prices have softened, declining by 4.5% year-over-year, alongside a month-over-month decrease of 1.3%.
Local Market Signals
Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.
Job Market
Unemployment rate · Jul 2026
Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Population & Migration
Resident population · Jan 2025
Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.
U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).
Future Housing Supply
Data not yet available.
Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.
What's moving the Columbus market right now.
Inventory levels have expanded, with active listings increasing by 14.2% over the past year, while new listings also saw an 11.5% rise. Concurrently, the pending ratio experienced a notable year-over-year decline of 13.4%, reflecting a slower conversion of listings to pending sales. Despite these shifts, median days on market remained stable year-over-year, while the share of price reductions increased by 9.6%.
Market Trends
Median Price
Active Inventory
Days on Market
Sold Score™
Sold Score™ Over Time
Market liquidity index • 36 months
Price & Days on Market
Median listing vs market velocity
Inventory Dynamics
Total active listings vs new monthly supply
Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.
Market Signals & Indicators
Current market dynamics suggest a recalibration of negotiating leverage. The expansion of active listings and the decline in the pending ratio indicate a less urgent absorption pace, allowing for greater price discipline among prospective purchasers. Inventory pressure has eased, contributing to a more considered transaction environment.
A divergence in pricing trends is observed at the higher end, with the average listing price increasing by 13.4% year-over-year, contrasting with a 4.5% decline in the median listing price. This indicates specific price tier dynamics that bear watching, although median $/sqft also saw a robust 13.2% increase across the market.
225 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 116 per month.
of active listings carry a price reduction, +9.6% from prior period.
Median price per square foot has moved +13.2% year-over-year.
Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.
Recommended For This Market
CoolingSelling in Columbus, IN? Inventory is up 14% from last year.
Columbus, IN is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.
- Buyer Demand Index
- 44%
- Median Days on Market
- 45 days
- Inventory YoY
- +14%
Columbus, IN is balanced, so preparation decides the outcome. Your Sold Score shows where you stand today.
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Metro Demographics
ZIPs in Columbus, IN
47201
columbus
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148 active · 46 DOM
47274
seymour
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80 active · 72 DOM
47250
madison
$325K
79 active · 71 DOM
47203
columbus
$320K
60 active · 39 DOM
47240
greensburg
$255K
56 active · 51 DOM
47265
north vernon
$185K
42 active · 62 DOM
47243
hanover
$330K
24 active · 59 DOM
47220
brownstown
$265K
12 active · 38 DOM
47229
crothersville
$170K
11 active · 49 DOM
47246
hope
$450K
8 active · 76 DOM
47232
elizabethtown
$255K
6 active · 47 DOM
47281
vallonia
$275K
6 active · 50 DOM
47230
deputy
$250K
5 active · 47 DOM
47235
freetown
$617K
5 active · 56 DOM
47272
saint paul
$150K
5 active · 30 DOM
47260
medora
$209K
4 active · 75 DOM
47283
westport
$272K
4 active · 91 DOM
47234
flat rock
$350K
3 active · 85 DOM
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