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West Columbia, SC
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Population: 17,265
Home Price: $158,800
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Overview
West Columbia is a small city in the state of South Carolina with a population of 17,265. West 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:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
18.3 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 West Columbia, SC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$33,580
$28,823
$32,693
Median Household Income
$48,163
$51,711
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
8.3%
14.4%
10.5%
Age
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Median Age
39.2
43.0
42.3
Gender
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Male
46.5%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
53.5%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
White
70.6%
60.9%
80.3%
Black or African American
18.3%
32.8%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.7%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
2.5%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
1.6%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.0%
3.5%
5.2%
Housing Information
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$158,800
$162,789
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$718
$658
$801
Family Households
31.3%
31.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
39.8%
39.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
57.5%
69.7%
72.9%
Renters
42.5%
30.3%
27.1%
Education
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.1%
10.2%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
27.4%
27.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
19.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.6%
9.4%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
21.6%
13.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Mathematics
43.5%
44.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
46.8%
45.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Murder
0.0
13.1
3.0
Rape
127.9
42.6
38.0
Robbery
155.7
97.8
40.7
Assault
422.6
481.1
188.5
Property Crime
West Columbia
South Carolina
United States
Burglary
822.9
650.7
336.1
Theft
5248.5
2837.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
594.9
252.9
167.1
Arson
11.1
12.2
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around West Columbia, SC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
personal chef
fast food
fried food
cheese
food truck
hot sauce
chef
barbecue
sweet tea
beer
grilled cheese
wine
plant based
recipe developer
fine dining
carrot cake
breweries
restaurant
cold drinks
gamecock
high school football
football
womens sports
college football
sports analyst
sports entertainment
sports coverage
chicago sports
sports leagues
philly sports
sports commentary
country music
college athletics
fantasy football
ncaa football
video games
baseball
basketball
athletics
inspired by
art historian
arts education
digital artist
visual art
art gallery
creative
literature
visual
studio
library
fashion
nft
museum
commissions closed
poems
photography
theatre
comics
collection
gamecocks panthers hornets
spending time
video games
writer critic
board games
fighting games
tv shows
bookshop owner
anime
favorite pastimes
books
casual gamer
side hustle
youtuber
nerdy stuff
comics movies
disc golf
fitness
collector
nascar
radio show
radio host
radio personality
sports
sports entertainment
sports coverage
sports commentary
local news
arts education
tv
digital media
producer
public relations
video production
business inquiries contactcom
marketing
awardwinning
tv shows
media productions
communications
sports
science technology
summer
beach
arts
space
fine dining
gardening
shop dine
photography
cycling
recreational opportunities
treelined
nature
fishing
recreational
facility
winter
walking tours
wildlife
black owned
order online
shop online
food truck
shop instore
instore
gas station
soda
accessories
restaurant
publix
amazon
lowest prices
deals
coasters
zumiez
mall
tjmaxx
retail
outlet
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