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In July 2026, median household income was US$68,089 a year. The city had 6 schools in 2026. There were 26 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Columbia City had a population of 9,897 in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1925 sources

Population10,256people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary3,149EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent846.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate3.66%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime991.6offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 37% belowOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean6.53µg/m³country median 7.0 — 7% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Less recorded crime than 72% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 66% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Columbia City?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$963 per month, while the median home value was US$189,100 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 65%, and the vacancy rate was 5.2% in July 2026. 43.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Columbia City recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$963/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent43.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)5.2 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents1,489 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)871 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent846.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes67 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Columbia City a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker58%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 50–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student58%strong on education, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family68%strong on family, weak on cost · range 59–77%
Retirement58%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 48–68%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 142 of 10,256 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Columbia City is 3.7%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income68,089 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband74.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet6.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary3,149 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,525 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate3.66 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Columbia City?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,525 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,813of €2,766 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,766
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €871
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,813
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Columbia City Salary needed to live in Columbia City

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Columbia City. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Columbia City. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher92.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools6 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents26 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,660 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Columbia City when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesColumbia City highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Columbia City highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Columbia City992
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents991.6 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents130.4 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes15 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.15 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport2 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportBFI3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Columbia City. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Columbia City.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Columbia City is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.53 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan -0.167 · Feb 1.89 · Mar 8 · Apr 15.22 · May 21.33 · Jun 26.28 · Jul 28.06 · Aug 27.06 · Sep 24 · Oct 17.06 · Nov 9.22 · Dec 2.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00121739 (COLUMBIA CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -8.78 · Feb -7.5 · Mar -2.56 · Apr 3.22 · May 9.56 · Jun 14.94 · Jul 16.72 · Aug 15.67 · Sep 11.39 · Oct 5.33 · Nov -0.444 · Dec -5.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00121739 (COLUMBIA CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -4.44 · Feb -2.78 · Mar 2.72 · Apr 9.22 · May 15.44 · Jun 20.61 · Jul 22.39 · Aug 21.33 · Sep 17.67 · Oct 11.17 · Nov 4.39 · Dec -1.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 64.52 · Feb 49.53 · Mar 66.55 · Apr 96.77 · May 110.2 · Jun 117.3 · Jul 98.04 · Aug 103.4 · Sep 76.2 · Oct 72.39 · Nov 75.69 · Dec 61.72 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00121739 (COLUMBIA CITY)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading148.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.85 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation857.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature21.89 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature10.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature0.2 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: South Bend ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.1 °C, Markham (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±1.6 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±1.6 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 142 is not 0.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.212 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents142 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density721.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population10,256 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics10,241 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value189,100 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes64.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate64.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.48 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage75.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance3.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher23.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available93.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,846 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home6.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans85.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Columbia City

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Columbia City alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 232 km, better on 4 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.2% Columbia City+2780%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 10,256 Columbia City+388%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €3,149 Columbia City+53%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 992 Columbia City−25%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 5.0 km Columbia City+80%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,525 Columbia City+15%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.5 µg/m³ Columbia City+19%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Alternative cities in United States

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Fairmount10,248 residentsMonett10,248 residentsHillsdale borough10,266 residentsCitrus Springs10,246 residentsBelmont10,268 residentsBurlington10,243 residents

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Is Columbia City part of Fort Wayne?

Columbia City is in the published commuting zone of Fort Wayne; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Fort Wayne city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Columbia City?

The median gross salary is 3,525 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Columbia City?

The unemployment rate is 3.66 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Columbia City?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.53 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Columbia City?

Police recorded 991.6 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Columbia City?

The published population is 10,256 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Columbia City?

142 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Columbia City a good place to live?

Columbia City may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Columbia City part of Fort Wayne?

Columbia City is in the published commuting zone of Fort Wayne; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

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  title = {Columbia City, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00121739 (COLUMBIA CITY) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. TIGERweb ACS2023 — Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA, January 1 2023) TIGERweb ACS2023 · tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  11. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  13. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  14. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  15. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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