Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Columbus, GA-AL metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Columbus, GA-AL metro area's all-transactions index changed +1.4% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +1.9% for Georgia and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 301st of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +1.4%
- 5-year change
- +42.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +178%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 301st
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Columbus, GA-AL vs Georgia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Columbus, GA-AL: 278.3
- Georgia: 375.3
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | GA | U.S. | Gap vs GA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.4% | +1.9% | +3.0% | −0.5 pts | −1.6 pts |
| 3 years | +15.9% | +10.9% | +12.9% | +5.0 pts | +3.0 pts |
| 5 years | +42.5% | +47.6% | +41.3% | −5.1 pts | +1.2 pts |
| 10 years | +79.0% | +112% | +93.3% | −33.3 pts | −14.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +178% | +275% | +292% | −97.0 pts | −113.2 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Columbus, GA-AL area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 · Columbus, GA area | GA | +3.8% | +42.1% | +173% | 100% |
| 318 · Columbus, GA area | GA | +1.4% | +42.5% | +178% | 74% |
| 368 · Auburn, AL area | AL | +2.1% | +47.1% | +244% | 22% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Columbus, GA-AL area
Columbus, GA-AL area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 17.3% to its low in Q1 2014, and regained its peak in Q4 2020, about 12.8 years after the top. Today it sits +53.0% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2014 | -17.3% | Q4 2020 (12.8 yrs) | +53.0% |
| GA | Q1 2008 | Q2 2012 | -24.4% | Q2 2017 (9.2 yrs) | +103% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Columbus, GA-AL area's index has changed +25.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | GA after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.3% | -1.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +5.5% | +1.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +14.9% | +19.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +28.7% | +52.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +25.7% | +69.5% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Columbus, GA-AL area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +175% | $824,326 |
| Q2 2000 | +127% | $682,213 |
| Q2 2005 | +76.1% | $528,188 |
| Q2 2010 | +66.8% | $500,516 |
| Q2 2015 | +78.4% | $535,231 |
| Q2 2020 | +54.8% | $464,305 |
| Q2 2021 | +42.5% | $427,374 |
| Q2 2023 | +15.9% | $347,712 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.4% | $304,297 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Columbus, GA-AL area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Columbus, GA-AL metro area shows changes of +1.4% over one year, +42.5% over five years, and +79.0% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +178% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Columbus, GA-AL area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved −1.6 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is +1.2 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.