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Columbia, MD
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Population: 105,086
Home Price: $399,000
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Overview
Columbia is a midsize city in the state of Maryland with a population of 105,086. 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:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Very High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
30.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Columbia, MD
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Per Capita Income
$54,634
$43,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$113,592
$97,611
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
5.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
6.1%
10.5%
Age
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Median Age
38.9
42.5
42.3
Gender
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Male
48.1%
49.4%
49.8%
Female
51.9%
50.6%
50.2%
Race
Columbia
Maryland
United States
White
48.9%
67.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
28.0%
19.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.4%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
13.3%
3.8%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.1%
4.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.3%
4.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Median Home Price
$399,000
$340,364
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$1,676
$1,357
$801
Family Households
48.2%
48.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
30.8%
30.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
65.3%
74.4%
72.9%
Renters
34.7%
25.6%
27.1%
Education
Columbia
Maryland
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
2.0%
6.0%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
12.7%
12.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.7%
7.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
29.0%
18.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Mathematics
42.2%
42.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.8%
49.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Murder
NA
8.7
3.0
Rape
NA
20.0
38.0
Robbery
NA
108.6
40.7
Assault
NA
222.7
188.5
Property Crime
Columbia
Maryland
United States
Burglary
NA
303.1
336.1
Theft
NA
1848.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
162.4
167.1
Arson
NA
6.3
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbia, MD
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
beer
pizza
craft beer
whole foods
hamburger
catering
ice cream
french fries
chef
wine
tasting
fresh produce
cheese
wetzels pretzels
pretzels
beerwine
restaurant
delicious
high school football
oakdale high school
nfl
video games
football
college football
pittsburgh sports
sports commentary
professional wrestling
philadelphia sports
fantasy football
danceelectronic music
hs football
penn state football
pro wrestling
ncaa football
flag football
teams
baseball
gaming gaming
inspired by
digital artist
digital art
commissions open
natural history
illustrator
nft
digital collage
collection
comic
fanart
nature
creative
currently exhibiting
library
watercolor
curation
fashion
studio
chaosium
video games
board games
books
fighting games
comic books
gaming
movies tv
baseball cards
horror movies
sidetracks
fulltime
memes
collector
side hustle
movies television
hobbyist
anime
dd
enthusiasts
comics
sports
local news
marketing
sports commentary
professional wrestling
digital marketing
danceelectronic music
family friendly
video production
pro wrestling
tv
gaming gaming
gaming
movies tv
concierge services
tech professionals reporters
content producer
creative
pop culture
awardwinning
ellicott city
sports
space
family friendly
summer
astronomy
nature
winter
beach
conservation
garden patio
indoor
patio
adirondacks
campgrounds
photography
wildlife
restrooms
hiking
archery range
black friday
shop local
farmers market
avonblack
garden center
wegs
tasting room
whole foods
repair shop
amazon
hardware store
leasing office
craft supply
textile industry
halloween decor
decor
hooters
warehouse
bbts
furniture
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