Columbus County, NC home prices

Columbus County, NC: the typical home is worth $194,383 as of 2026-05, up +4.3% over the past year and +169.2% since 2000. Listings run about $160/sq ft…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1992: $50,528 → 2026: $194,383 (3.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $194,383, homes in Columbus County sit 29% below the North Carolina median ($275,414) and 17% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #80 of 100 North Carolina counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 64 days on the market, with 23% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Bladen County, NC ($152,512) · Brunswick County, NC ($408,938) · Horry County, SC ($319,197) · Robeson County, NC ($137,694) · Marion County, SC ($146,318) · Dillon County, SC ($144,875)