Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 65,055 ↑ 0.5% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $61,992 17% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $199,200 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
| Median Age | 41.4 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 13.1% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 172 transactions |
| Active Listings | 163 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 174 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $14,744 |
| Recent Sales | 139 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 171 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 8.35 acres |
| Active Listings | 114 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 11.70 | $99,900 | $8,538 | LOT 6 Mickler Gln NW | Lake City |
| Mar 2026 | 5.10 | $98,000 | $19,216 | 147 SW Liberty Gln | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 10.76 | $95,000 | $8,829 | LOT 5 NW Falling Creek Rd | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 5.00 | $84,500 | $16,900 | 0 SW Meadow View Ct #13 | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 49.44 | $200,000 | $4,045 | 0 N US HIGHWAY 441 | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 10.76 | $95,000 | $8,829 | LOT 5 NW FALLING CREEK Road | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 10.03 | $217,500 | $21,685 | 890 SW Applewood Glen | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 20.00 | $109,000 | $5,450 | 0 SE County Line Rd | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 1.68 | $68,000 | $40,476 | 100 Horse Way SW | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 5.02 | $90,000 | $17,928 | Sw Dr #349 | Lake City |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 5.00 | $81,000 | $16,200 | 0 Southeast Cres #245A | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 24.56 | $115,000 | $4,682 | N Us Highway 441 Lot C | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 1.84 | $65,000 | $35,403 | Lots 165 & 166 Sw Nebraska Ter Lot 165166 | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 1.84 | $65,000 | $35,326 | 0 SW Nebraska Ter | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 2.00 | $18,500 | $9,250 | 746 NE Cheshire Lane | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $50,000 | $50,000 | 265 Macnish Ct SW | High Springs |
| Feb 2026 | 2.12 | $37,000 | $17,453 | 123 SW Newport Ln | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 10.03 | $105,000 | $10,469 | 480 SW Fenton Gln | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $48,000 | $48,000 | 23&24 NW Ethelind Ct | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 5.01 | $89,900 | $17,944 | 629 SW Meadow Ter | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 6.26 | $75,000 | $11,981 | Tbd Se Cr 349 | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $60,000 | $30,000 | US Hwy 27 | Ft. White |
| Jan 2026 | 2.00 | $60,000 | $30,000 | 0 SW Us Highway 27 | Fort White |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $125,000 | $12,500 | 0 SW Jordan St | Fort White |
| Jan 2026 | 5.02 | $90,000 | $17,928 | 000 SW BLANTON Lane | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 5.06 | $80,000 | $15,810 | 356 NW Cimarron Way | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 3.35 | $50,000 | $14,925 | 939 SW Bobcat Dr | Fort White |
| Jan 2026 | 5.60 | $75,000 | $13,393 | 1222 SW Old Wire Rd | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 6.05 | $165,000 | $27,273 | 328 SW Gulliver Ct Lot 3 | High Springs |
| Dec 2025 | 10.00 | $125,000 | $12,500 | 2470 SW Centerville Ave | Fort White |
| Dec 2025 | 8.00 | $90,000 | $11,250 | 226 NW Charter Oak Gln | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 12.95 | $325,000 | $25,097 | 4924 NW Us Highway 41 | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 26.00 | $340,000 | $13,077 | 0 SW County Road 778 | Fort White |
| Dec 2025 | 13.90 | $52,000 | $3,741 | 712 SE Stiles Way | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 14.60 | $70,000 | $4,795 | SW Catherine Ln | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 13.71 | $70,000 | $5,106 | 0 SW Catherine Ln #B | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 2.70 | $45,000 | $16,667 | NW Moore Rd | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 10.00 | $80,000 | $8,000 | 870 SW Fry Ave Lot D | Fort White |
| Dec 2025 | 10.00 | $85,000 | $8,500 | 872 SW Fry Ave Lot C | Fort White |
| Dec 2025 | 1.60 | $28,900 | $18,062 | 102 SW Canterbury Ct Lot 2 | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.35 | $83,000 | $15,514 | 244 NW Canton Ln | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 5.00 | $59,000 | $11,800 | 321 SW Sedgefield Ln | Fort White |
| Dec 2025 | 11.89 | $140,000 | $11,775 | SE Family Rd | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 2.73 | $322,500 | $118,133 | 310 SW Green Acres Way | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 5.12 | $50,000 | $9,766 | 636 SW Anderson St | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 1.13 | $42,000 | $37,168 | NW Honeysuckle Way | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 78.00 | $1,150,000 | $14,744 | 778 SW County Rd | Fort White |
| Nov 2025 | 4.06 | $47,000 | $11,576 | SW Hideaway Dr | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 1.37 | $11,600 | $8,479 | 217 SW Merrimack Pl | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 5.00 | $85,000 | $17,000 | Tbd Sw Blanton Ln | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 10.00 | $55,000 | $5,500 | 0 NW Us Highway 41 | White Springs |
| Oct 2025 | 4.05 | $105,000 | $25,926 | 539 SW Cirrus Dr | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 5.02 | $52,000 | $10,359 | 1129 NW Hamp Farmer Rd | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 6.55 | $140,000 | $21,374 | Tbd S Us Highway 441 | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 1.10 | $35,000 | $31,818 | 0 SW Redbud Gln | Fort White |
| Oct 2025 | 9.50 | $117,500 | $12,368 | 0 SW Wilson Springs Rd | Fort White |
| Oct 2025 | 8.75 | $112,000 | $12,800 | Tbd Sw Wilson Springs Rd | Fort White |
| Oct 2025 | 15.03 | $220,000 | $14,637 | 1123 SW Cates St | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 3.27 | $45,000 | $13,761 | 723 NW Pillsbury Dr | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 2.00 | $42,000 | $21,000 | 151 SW Lucky Dr | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 5.93 | $80,000 | $13,491 | 204 SW Nasdaq Gln | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 5.01 | $77,000 | $15,369 | 0 SW Bethlehem Ave | Fort White |
| Oct 2025 | 6.99 | $80,000 | $11,445 | 0 NW Sugarcane Pl | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 10.01 | $140,000 | $13,986 | 240 SW Leah Ct | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 10.01 | $127,500 | $12,737 | County Road 18 SW Lot 5 | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 5.01 | $60,000 | $11,976 | SW Wilson Springs Rd Lot 10 | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 1.83 | $55,000 | $30,055 | SW Newark Dr Lot 47-48 | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $19,000 | $19,000 | 295 NW WHITEWATER Glen | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 10.06 | $105,000 | $10,437 | 3805 SW Old Wire Rd | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 10.42 | $133,000 | $12,764 | SW Poinsetta Ct | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 10.42 | $133,000 | $12,764 | 0 SW Poinsetta Ct | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 21.02 | $100,000 | $4,757 | NE Needmore Rd #&lafayette | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 14.97 | $135,000 | $9,018 | SW Us Highway 27 | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 4.72 | $91,000 | $19,280 | LOT 8 Baron Gln SW | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 1.12 | $53,500 | $47,768 | 0 SE Butler Gln #D | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 1.08 | $27,500 | $25,463 | 0 NW Compton Ct | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 5.01 | $70,000 | $13,972 | NW Fiddlers Ln | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $83,000 | $16,600 | 0 Sellers City In The Est #Of | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 10.01 | $110,000 | $10,989 | 100 Woods Ter SE | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 10.01 | $110,000 | $10,989 | 244 SE Walter Flinn Ln | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 20.01 | $180,000 | $8,996 | 1 N Highway 441 | White Springs |
| Aug 2025 | 1.02 | $60,000 | $58,824 | 417 NE Diana Ter | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 5.01 | $50,000 | $9,980 | SW Bozeman Ct | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 1.30 | $44,000 | $33,846 | SW Nebraska Ter #100 | Fort White |
| Aug 2025 | 1.79 | $34,000 | $18,994 | 0 Nursery Rd NW | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $3,400,000 | $680,000 | SW Nursery Rd | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 1.30 | $44,000 | $33,846 | SW Nebraska Ter | Fort White |
| Aug 2025 | 1.54 | $40,000 | $25,974 | SW Joyce Gln | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 5.16 | $79,000 | $15,310 | Tbd Nw Levi Gln | Lake City |
| Aug 2025 | 10.00 | $110,000 | $11,000 | 868 SW Fry Ave #1 | Fort White |
| Jul 2025 | 1.87 | $75,000 | $40,107 | 352 SE Happy Valley Gln | High Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 1.89 | $75,000 | $39,601 | 352 SE Happy Valley Gln Lot 24 | High Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 20.00 | $150,000 | $7,500 | 0 SW Nautilus Rd | Lake City |
| Jul 2025 | 15.15 | $235,000 | $15,512 | 982 Fry Ave SW | Fort White |
| Jul 2025 | 10.01 | $131,000 | $13,087 | Unknown SW | Fort White |
| Jul 2025 | 1.20 | $78,000 | $65,000 | 285 SE Sprite Loop | High Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 2.04 | $9,300 | $4,559 | 299 SW Hughes Jordan Gln | High Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 9.10 | $46,000 | $5,055 | NW Gar Pond Ct | White Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 5.01 | $90,000 | $17,964 | 270 SW Bradenton Way | Fort White |
| Jul 2025 | 2.64 | $42,500 | $16,098 | 694 SW Beth Dr | Lake City |
| Jul 2025 | 9.83 | $69,000 | $7,019 | Tbd Sw Old Wire Rd | Fort White |
| Jul 2025 | 3.00 | $33,000 | $11,000 | NW Combs Ter | Lake City |
| Jul 2025 | 5.01 | $69,000 | $13,772 | Lot 1 SW Old Wire Rd | Ft. White |
| Jul 2025 | 1.84 | $55,000 | $29,956 | 0 SW Trenton Ter | Fort White |
| Jun 2025 | 2.41 | $50,000 | $20,738 | 3076 NE Washington St | Lake City |
| Jun 2025 | 12.18 | $20,000 | $1,642 | 0 N Marion Ave | Lake City |
| Jun 2025 | 1.36 | $120,000 | $87,913 | 212 SW Boston Ter | Fort White |
| Jun 2025 | 5.29 | $67,500 | $12,760 | 572 NW Huntsville Church Dr | Lake City |
| Jun 2025 | 20.14 | $335,000 | $16,634 | 0 SW Old Lake City Ter | High Springs |
| Jun 2025 | 5.01 | $117,500 | $23,453 | 1212 SW Sunview St | Fort White |
| Jun 2025 | 16.65 | $165,000 | $9,910 | 1514 SE Alfred Markham St | Lake City |
| Jun 2025 | 5.01 | $117,500 | $23,453 | 1212 SW Sunview St #23 | Fort White |
| Jun 2025 | 15.00 | $160,000 | $10,667 | 982 Fry Ave SW Lot 1 | Fort White |
| Jun 2025 | 10.00 | $60,000 | $6,000 | 223 NW Testament Ct | Lake City |
| Jun 2025 | 5.01 | $50,000 | $9,980 | 11704 SW County Road 240 | Lake City |
| Jun 2025 | 1.84 | $94,500 | $51,359 | 823 SW Nebraska Terrace | Fort White |
| May 2025 | 1.51 | $225,000 | $148,672 | 0 S Us Highway 441 | High Springs |
| May 2025 | 40.00 | $575,000 | $14,375 | 710 SW County Road 778 | High Springs |
| May 2025 | 1.47 | $170,000 | $115,647 | 1388 SW Riverside Ave | Fort White |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $50,500 | $50,500 | 21815 SW State Rd 47 | Ft. White |
| May 2025 | 1.47 | $170,000 | $115,646 | 1388 SW Riverside Ave Lot 4 | Fort White |
| May 2025 | 5.01 | $65,000 | $12,974 | 0 SW Loncala Loop #17 | Fort White |
| May 2025 | 1.46 | $30,000 | $20,548 | 137 NW Johnson St | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 1.35 | $30,500 | $22,593 | SW Chris Ter #6 | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 1.35 | $30,500 | $22,593 | 0 SW Chris Ter | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 40.00 | $275,000 | $6,875 | 0 NW Sophie Dr | White Springs |
| May 2025 | 31.07 | $425,000 | $13,679 | 3144 N Us Highway 441 | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 4.52 | $180,000 | $39,823 | SW Upstage Gln | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 10.99 | $180,000 | $16,379 | 0 SW Gillen Way | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 1.20 | $44,000 | $36,667 | TBD SW Pretender Gln | Ft. White |
| May 2025 | 17.84 | $205,000 | $11,491 | SE Myrtis Rd | Lake City |
| May 2025 | 10.03 | $140,000 | $13,958 | Tbd Sw Faulkner Dr | Fort White |
| May 2025 | 8.02 | $100,000 | $12,469 | 281 SW Merciful Pl | Fort White |
| Apr 2025 | 4.07 | $158,000 | $38,821 | 182 SW Waco Ct | Lake City |
| Apr 2025 | 20.02 | $150,000 | $7,493 | 2916 SW Ichetucknee Ave | Lake City |
| Apr 2025 | 10.00 | $150,000 | $15,000 | SW Itchetuknee Ave | Lake City |
| Apr 2025 | 8.50 | $60,000 | $7,059 | 0 NW Thunder St | White Springs |
| Apr 2025 | 10.01 | $95,000 | $9,491 | SW Dig Ct | Fort White |
| Apr 2025 | 1.24 | $47,500 | $38,306 | 0 NW Scenic Lake Dr | Lake City |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $30,000 |
| Recent Sales | 33 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 111 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.56 acres |
| Active Listings | 49 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 0.25 | $27,500 | NW Turkey Run Ct Lot 9 | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.92 | $38,500 | SW Boston Ter | Fort White |
| Feb 2026 | 0.57 | $14,500 | NW Bascom Norris Dr | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.55 | $6,000 | 106 NW Fat Cat Ct | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.12 | $10,000 | 413 SE Lomond Ave | Lake City |
| Feb 2026 | 0.12 | $10,000 | 413 SE Lomond Ave #9 | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 0.69 | $49,500 | Sisters Welcome SW | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 0.53 | $30,000 | 251 SW Timberland Ct | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 0.52 | $30,000 | 262 SW Timberland Ct | Lake City |
| Jan 2026 | 0.14 | $16,000 | 890 SW Poplar Ln | Lake City |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 0.98 | $15,000 | 195 NW Kenmore Gln | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.75 | $17,000 | NW Nash Rd | Lake City |
| Dec 2025 | 0.69 | $38,000 | Sisters Welcome Rd SW | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.42 | $28,000 | 126 SW Aurora Way | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.82 | $40,000 | 0 SW Boundary Way | Fort White |
| Nov 2025 | 0.75 | $10,000 | 161 SW Challenger Ln | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.75 | $10,000 | 161 Challenger Ln | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.23 | $18,900 | 650 NE Fairview St | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.92 | $40,000 | LOT 86 SW Central Ter Lot 86 | Fort White |
| Nov 2025 | 0.58 | $13,000 | 847 NW Zack Dr | Lake City |
| Nov 2025 | 0.62 | $264,500 | SE Evergreen Dr | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 0.51 | $39,000 | 2928 SE Ebenezer Rd | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 0.12 | $10,000 | 558 NE Colorado Ter | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 0.53 | $35,000 | (undisclosed Address) | Lake City |
| Oct 2025 | 0.16 | $5,000 | 509 NW Wilson St | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $347,300 | 630 SW Gerald Conner Dr | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.75 | $10,000 | 203 SW Challenger Ln | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 | $37,900 | 392 Sylvi Northwest Dr | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.63 | $60,000 | 1585 SE Inglewood Ave #4 | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.92 | $35,000 | SW Nebraska Ter Lot 112 | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 0.57 | $37,900 | 392 NW Sylvi Dr Lot 12 | Lake City |
| Sep 2025 | 0.92 | $35,000 | Tbd Sw Nebraska Ter | Fort White |
| Sep 2025 | 0.50 | $30,000 | 327 SW Caboose Dr | Fort White |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 70,755 |
| Population (2020) | 69,698 |
| Population Growth | 1.52% |
| Median Household Income | $55,070 |
| Median Home Value | $186,400 |
| Total Housing Units | 30,066 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 3,346 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 11.1% |
| Median Age | 40.7 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5,548 (7.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% |
Market Overview
Columbia County, Florida has a population of 70,755, which has grown 1.52% since 2020. The median household income is $55,070, below the national median of $74,580 by 26.2%. The housing vacancy rate of 11.1% suggests balanced market conditions. As part of Florida, Columbia County benefits from the state's growing interest in vacant land investment. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $14,744 per acre, with properties averaging 8.30 acres. There are currently 163 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Columbia County, Florida?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Columbia County has a population of 70,755. The county has grown 1.52% since the 2020 Census, indicating a growing community.
What is the median household income in Columbia County?
The median household income in Columbia County is $55,070, which is 26.2% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Columbia County growing or shrinking?
Columbia County is growing. The population has increased 1.52% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Columbia County?
The median home value in Columbia County is $186,400. The housing vacancy rate is 11.1%, which suggests balanced market conditions. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $14,744 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $30,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Columbia County, Florida?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout Florida, including Columbia County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.