Minneapolis metro, MN relocation guide
Moving to Columbus, MN
$599,875Median listing price
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About Columbus
Columbus is a rural-suburban city in northeastern Anoka County along I-35, known for large lots, horse properties, and a deliberately rural character — it has resisted dense development. Housing is mostly acreage homes, hobby farms, and newer estate-style builds; buyers choose it for space and a country feel while staying on the I-35 commuter corridor.
Home prices in Columbus
The median listing price in Columbus is $599,875.
Top places in Columbus
- Carlos Avery State Wildlife Management Area
- Lamprey Pass Park and the city's trail connections
- Horse farms and rural roads along the I-35 corridor
- Nearby Forest Lake for shopping and dining
- Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Park Reserve (nearby to the west)
Commuting from Columbus
- **To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 35–40 minutes via I-35 S.
- **To downtown St. Paul:** approximately 35–40 minutes via I-35 S.
- **Transit:** No fixed-route transit; car-dependent.
- **Highway access:** I-35, MN-97.
Columbus FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Columbus, MN?
The median listing price in Columbus is $599,875. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Columbus, MN?
**To downtown Minneapolis:** approximately 35–40 minutes via I-35 S.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.