City Intelligence
Columbia, MD
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Columbia. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Strong across most livability factors.
Population
40,980
Median Home
$420K
Median Income
$115K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 40,980, Columbia is a mid-sized MD city. Median household income is $115K with homes valued around $420K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Market Snapshot
Key housing and market metrics for Columbia, MD. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$420K
Vacancy Rate
3.0%
Owner-Occupied
70%
ZIP Code Breakdown
Area stats for ZIP codes in Columbia, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
21045
Area StatsPop: 40,980
Home Value: $420K
Columbia Area Map
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Schools Near Columbia
Schools in and around Columbia, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Elementary Schools (11)
Atholton Elementary
Bryant Woods Elementary
Centennial Lane Elementary
Forest Ridge Elementary
Guilford Elementary
Hammond Elementary
Jeffers Hill Elementary
Jessup Elementary
Longfellow Elementary
Rockburn Elementary
Westchester Elementary
Middle Schools (5)
Burleigh Manor Middle
Catonsville Middle
Dunloggin Middle
Hammond Middle
Harpers Choice Middle
High Schools (4)
Atholton High
Centennial High
Hammond High
Howard High
Private Schools (19)
ATHOLTON ADVENTIST ACADEMY
AYA CENTER
BETHEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
BRYANT WOODS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS HOUSE
CHILDREN'S MANOR MONTESSORI
COLUMBIA ACADEMY
COLUMBIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL
FUSION COLUMBIA
GLOBAL CHILDREN MONTESSORI SCHOOL
JOURNEY SCHOOL
JULIA BROWN SCHOOL
LINWOOD SCHOOL
OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP SCHOOL
SPARTEK ACADEMY
ST JOHNS PARISH DAY SCHOOL
TARBIYAH ACADEMY
THE GODDARD SCHOOL
THE MANDALA SCHOOL INC
TRINITY SCHOOL
Livability Grades
How Columbia stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Columbia and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.