How much does it cost to buy a house in Columbia, MO?

In May 2026 Columbia homes were listed to buy for a median price of $407K, which is a 4% decrease to April 2025 last month, and a 4% decrease to May 2025 last year. The median value of a home listed to buy in Columbia in May 2026 was $189 per sqft,

Is it affordable or expensive to live in Columbia, MO?

It is affordable to live in Columbia. Buying a home in Columbia is 1% less expensive compared with the national average.

Is the Columbia, MO housing market slowing down?

The housing market in Columbia is slowing down. In May 2026, homes to buy in Columbia spent an median 41 days on the market, a 16% decrease from May 2025 last year.

What are the best and safest places to live in Columbia, MO?

The best and safest neighborhoods to live in Columbia in May 2026 are Bluff Creek, Grasslands, Thornbrook, The Cascades, Vintage Falls, West Lawn, Quarry Heights, Historic Old Southwest, East Campus, Monterey Hills, Valley View, Cambridge Place Condominiums, Old Hawthorne, Stadium Heights, Smithton Crossing Condominiums, Off Broadway Condominiums, North Central Columbia, Tracy Hills, Shalimar Gardens, Downtown Columbia

How much money should I make to buy a house in Columbia, MO?

In May 2026, Columbia homes were listed to buy for a median price of $407K, with 25% down you would need $2.27K/month to cover expenses and assume that's 35% of your total monthly income, your total yearly income would need to be $78.1K.

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Columbia, MO Real Estate Snapshot

List Price

$399,900

$/Sqft

$191

Homes For Sale

696

Home Size

2,200 Sqft

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