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Columbia, SC
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Population: 137,276
Home Price: $193,100
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Overview
Columbia is a midsize city in the state of South Carolina with a population of 137,276. 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:
High Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
16.6 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
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, SC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,954
$28,823
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,791
$51,711
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.3%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
16.2%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Median Age
28.2
43.0
42.3
Gender
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Male
50.0%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
50.0%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
White
50.7%
60.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
40.9%
32.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.6%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.4%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$193,100
$162,789
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$822
$658
$801
Family Households
30.4%
30.4%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.5%
38.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
46.1%
69.7%
72.9%
Renters
53.9%
30.3%
27.1%
Education
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.3%
10.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
19.3%
19.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.8%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
7.7%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
25.1%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Mathematics
38.6%
44.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.5%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Murder
21.7
13.1
3.0
Rape
65.8
42.6
38.0
Robbery
164.4
97.8
40.7
Assault
523.2
481.1
188.5
Property Crime
Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Burglary
684.7
650.7
336.1
Theft
3898.6
2837.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
669.0
252.9
167.1
Arson
11.2
12.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Columbia, SC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
fried food
food truck
personal chef
hot sauce
whole foods
sweet tea
cheese
sweet potato
chef
fine dining
plant based
beer
dining experience
grilled cheese
barbecue
carrot cake
recipe developer
craft beer
gamecock
high school football
football
college football
womens sports
sports analyst
sports entertainment
country music
sports coverage
chicago sports
philly sports
sports leagues
sports commentary
college athletics
hs football
ncaa football
video games
fantasy football
basketball
husker football
inspired by
digital artist
arts education
art historian
nft
contemporary artist
nft project
creative
visual art
creative writing
art exhibition
collection
art gallery
creative arts
pixel art
nfts
graphic design
freelance illustrator
visual arts
digital painter
gamecocks panthers hornets
spending time
video games
nerdy things
writer critic
board games
fighting games
anime
tv shows
bookshop owner
favorite pastimes
random stuff
books
nerdy stuff
youtuber
random thoughts
side hustle
comics movies
casual gamer
nascar
radio show
radio host
radio personality
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
sports commentary
music videos
local news
arts education
digital media
public relations
video production
tv
business inquiries contactcom
creative
media productions
tv shows
content manager
marketing
sports
summer
science technology
space
beach
arts
fine dining
winter
shop dine
photography
recreational opportunities
gardening
facility
astronomy
pool
recreational
walking tours
nature
fishing
cycling
open ampm
black owned
order online
food truck
shop online
whole foods
garden center
coffee shop
gift cards
marketplace
soda
shop instore
gas station
supply store
deals
mall
instore
outlet
retail
jewelry
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