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Columbia, IL
A
Population: 11,090
Home Price: $238,800
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Overview
Columbia is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 11,090. Columbia has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(B) Good
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
25.2 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Columbia, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$49,582
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$102,107
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Median Age
39.3
41.5
42.3
Gender
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Male
50.0%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
50.0%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Columbia
Illinois
United States
White
96.3%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.1%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
1.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.5%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
1.1%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$238,800
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$811
$721
$801
Family Households
61.4%
61.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.2%
23.2%
26.2%
Homeowners
82.7%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
17.3%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Columbia
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.5%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
17.1%
17.1%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.9%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.9%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
27.1%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
61.3%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
50.7%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Murder
0.0
2.2
3.0
Rape
9.5
43.2
38.0
Robbery
9.5
33.2
40.7
Assault
143.0
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Columbia
Illinois
United States
Burglary
219.2
246.4
336.1
Theft
343.2
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
28.6
122.7
167.1
Arson
0.0
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbia, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
pizza
beer
bbq
ice cream
fast food chains
french fries
fast foods
delicious food
cocktails
bagel
cheese
brick oven
sandwich
pie
ingredients
taco bell
restaurant
kimchi
seasonings
high school football
baseball
basketball
illini basketball
softball
hoops
soccer
country music
mlb
video games
football
college hoops
hockey
ice hockey
golf
coaching
athlete
chicago sports
classic rock
business finance
home decor
animator
graphic design
posters
animations
animation
abstract expressionism
pfp
abstract
surrealism
photography
fashion
nft
sculptures
embroidery
philanthropy
imagery
craft
collection
nature
spending time
baseball cards
video games
road trips
golf nut
fitness
camping
cycling
books
photography
cosplay
comic books
hiking
nascar
mountain biking
niche
youtuber
comics
collector
adventures
sports
classic rock
business finance
tv
outdoor
photography
fashion
entertainers
celebrity
amenities
broadcasts
producer
programming
booking
theatre
television
hip hop
comedy
summer
sports
space
winter
pool
beach
indoor
backyard
recreational
camping
facility
cycling
photography
pet friendly
hiking
facilities
amenities
mountain
mountain biking
nature
home decor
etsy
gift cards
retail
gas station
gas stations
handmade
drive thru
gift card
thrift
mall
pickup
shopp
custom orders
restaurant
deals
mcdonalds
drivethru
appliances
cabinets
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