Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
18%
Columbia City
Columbia City, IN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$900
Population
10,309
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Discover your future in Columbia City
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At the heart of Columbia City, you'll discover a historic downtown wrapped around the courthouse and town square. The buildings contain a variety of shops and restaurants, situated along wide sidewalks. Established in 1888, Columbia City has retained its Midwestern charm. It is home to some historic locations, including the Thomas R. Marshall House, built in 1874 and now the Whitley County Historical Museum. North Chauncey Street is a cobblestone road that leads past a variety of historic Victorian homes.
Columbia City is located about 20 miles northwest of Downtown Fort Wayne. In addition to its attractive downtown, Columbia City provides residents with large parks, the Blue River, and the Blue River Trail. Morsches Park covers 117 acres and includes ball fields, part of the paved Blue River Trail, a splash pad, a skate park, tennis courts, and mountain bike trails. Other noteworthy locations in Columbia City include Eagle Glen Golf Club, Parkview Whitley Hospital, the World War Memorial, and the Korean War Memorial.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$60,493
Average: $73,346
Education
1,930
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,968
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbia City has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia City, IN is $901 for one bedroom, $1,159 for two bedrooms, and $1,875 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia City has increased by 3.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$901/month
685 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia City, IN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Northern Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
510 Students
Little Turtle Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
604 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
251 Students
Public
Grades K-5
271 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
834 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,147 Students
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Points of Interest
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Airports
- Fort Wayne International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.