Columbus, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$242 Avg asking sale price
$20 Avg asking lease rate
17,019 SF Avg unit lease size
20,963 SF Avg building size for sale
7.64% Average cap rate

Columbus's Demographic Profile

Columbus has 79,835 households and a median income of $53,337, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -2% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 199,297
# Households 79,835
Median age 36
Median household income $53,337
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 42,234
5-year population change -2%

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Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Columbus $254 6,350 SF
Midland $403 8,040 SF
Fort Benning $78 2,702 SF
Smiths Station $118 1,524 SF
Phenix City $402 6,382 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Columbus $81 60,046 SF 8.80%
Midland $84 123,116 SF 7.17%
Phenix City $67 18,949 SF 8.80%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Columbus

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Hotel Next to Airport and Columbus State

Columbus, GA 31909

  • 39,473 SF Hospitality
  • Auction Sale
For Sale

6875 Ray Wright Way

Columbus, GA 31909

  • 6,300 SF Retail Building
  • 5.80% Cap Rate
  • $6,300,000
For Sale

Midland Commons - Outparcels

Columbus, GA 31909

  • 1.42 - 20 AC Lots
  • 4 Commercial Lots
  • $1,360,000 - $17,736,000
For Sale

2421 Brookstone Centre Pky

Columbus, GA 31904

  • 5,028 SF Office Building
  • $1,300,000
For Sale

2400 4th Ave

Phenix City, AL 36867

  • 50,392 SF Multifamily
  • $2,450,000
For Sale

Cole Towing and Recovery

Columbus, GA 31903

  • 53,700 SF Industrial Building
  • $3,950,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Columbus pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Columbus $242 20,963 SF
Midland $323 26,763 SF
Fort Benning $91 12,595 SF
Cataula $50 4,000 SF
Ellerslie $339 5,300 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Columbus alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Columbus or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Columbus 199,297 79,835 36 $53,337 2 42,234 -2%
Midland 12,179 4,315 40 $96,318 3 666 2%
Cusseta 8,294 2,176 27 $51,114 3 1,662 -9%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Columbus, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Columbus

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Is Columbus a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Columbus offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Columbus?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Columbus. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Columbus?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Columbus. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Columbus compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Columbus. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Columbus acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Columbus, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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