Housing Value★★★★★★★★★★3.7 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Living in Columbiana, AL
Explore Columbiana and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
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Columbiana at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population4,725
Median Household Income$80,546
Median Home Value$259,500
Median Gross Rent$940
Median Age44.7
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment5.0%
Work From Home4.2%
Homeownership64.2%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Columbiana is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Columbiana Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Columbiana and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Columbiana
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$259,500
Median Gross Rent$940
Homeownership64.2%
Housing Vacancy4.7%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Columbiana, AL
Median Household Income$80,546
Unemployment5.0%
Work From Home4.2%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Columbiana and how households are structured
Population4,725
Median Age44.7
Average Household Size2.6
Columbiana is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Columbiana
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Columbiana point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High91.1°F
Average Winter Low35.6°F
Annual Rainfall57.5 in.
Annual Snowfall1.1 in.
Seasonal Life in Columbiana
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Columbiana is located in Shelby County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Shelby County.
County Intelligence
Columbiana & Shelby County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Columbiana is located in Shelby County, Alabama.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Columbiana.
Current NarrowTheList data for Columbiana shows a population of about 4,725. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Shelby County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Columbiana.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.