Columbia, MO
Population 127,200 · Columbia, MO MSA. Moving to or from Columbia? Below: current climate, cost-of-living, housing, demographic, and job-market figures from public federal data.
Population
127,200
Cost of living (RPP)
89.438
Annual avg temp
56°F
Typical home
$321,091
Demographics (ACS 5-year 2023)
| Median household income | $64,488 |
| Median age | 29.2 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.1% |
| Median home value (ACS) | $268,300 |
| Median gross rent | $1,067/mo |
| Avg household size | 2.48 |
Cost of living
Regional Price Parity: 89.438 (U.S. average = 100). Rents 85.966, goods 94.193, services 69.248. Source: BEA, Columbia, MO (Metropolitan Statistical Area) MSA (2024).
Climate (NOAA 1991–2020 normals)
Annual avg temp
56°F
January low
23°F
July high
89°F
Annual snow
17.4"
Annual precipitation 44.8". Station: COLUMBIA U OF M, MO US (0.5 mi away).
Housing (Zillow, 2026-03)
Typical home value (ZHVI)
$321,091
ZHVI YoY
+2.6%
Typical rent (ZORI)
$1,441/mo
ZORI YoY
+6.5%
Data provided by Zillow.
Jobs in the Columbia, MO
Total employment (MSA)
97,940
Median wage (annual)
$44,410
Top occupations by employment
| Occupation | Employment | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Office and Administrative Support Occupations | 11,920 | $39,450 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations | 10,570 | $28,450 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations | 9,410 | $73,610 |
| Educational Instruction and Library Occupations | 8,040 | $48,850 |
| Sales and Related Occupations | 7,510 | $32,430 |
Source: BLS OEWS.
Closest destinations
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