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Thinking About The Columbia, SC Area?

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.

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Livability Score

81/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

Population

91,171

Median Home

$195K

Median Income

$52K

Zip Codes Covered

With a population of 91,171, Columbia is a mid-sized SC city. Median household income is $52K with homes valued around $195K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Columbia, SC. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$195K

Vacancy Rate

15.0%

Owner-Occupied

44%

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.

29210

Area Stats

Pop: 40,923

Home Value: $163K

29212

Area Stats

Pop: 27,310

Home Value: $209K

29201

Area Stats

Pop: 22,938

Home Value: $235K

Columbia Area Map

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Nearby Areas

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Greer Area

Home: $304K88 mi away

Greenville Area

Home: $235K90 mi away

Travelers Rest Area

Home: $244K102 mi away

North Charleston Area

Home: $218K102 mi away

Charleston Area

Home: $404K108 mi away

Schools Near Columbia

Schools in and around Columbia, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (9)

Forest Heights Elementary

Harbison West Elementary

Hyatt Park Elementary

Leaphart Elementary

Meadow Glen Elementary

Oak Grove Elementary

Pine Grove Elementary

Riverbank Elementary

Seven Oaks Elementary

Middle Schools (5)

CrossRoads Intermediate

Irmo Middle

Meadow Glen Middle

Northside Middle

Saluda River Academy for the Arts

High Schools (6)

Broad River High

Brookland-Cayce High

Irmo High

Kirkland High

River Bluff High

Sara Babb High

Private Schools (8)

BEN LIPPEN SCHOOL

GLENFOREST SCHOOL

GRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL

HOPE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Livability Grades

How Columbia stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA-

WeatherA+

AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 3 most populated zip codes 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.