Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
25%
Columbus, MN
Area Guide
The outdoors surround this central Minnesota community
Rural
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Outdoors
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Hiking
Positioned just west of Interstate 35 about 26 miles north of Minneapolis, Columbus is a scenic city that encompasses both wilderness preserves and a number of small lakes. The community itself is relatively secluded, and there are just a few rentals that give residents the experience of living directly in Columbus. Neighboring communities like Forest Lake also hold a number of charming apartment options as well as most of the retail and restaurant options for this secluded area just outside the city.
You’ll find locals hiking, hunting, and fishing in the Carlos Avery Wildlife Management Area. Commuters will love how close the interstate is, making a commute into the city a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,092
Average: $122,828
Education
1,073
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,286
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbus has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
10%
Non-Renters
90%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbus, MN is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Wildlife Science Center
- Wargo Nature Center
- Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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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.