City Intelligence
Columbia, SC
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
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
91,171
Median Home
$195K
Median Income
$52K
Zip Codes Covered
3
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 StatsPop: 40,923
Home Value: $163K
29212
Area StatsPop: 27,310
Home Value: $209K
29201
Area StatsPop: 22,938
Home Value: $235K
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 (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
NORTHSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
OAKWOOD CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
ST PETERS CATHOLIC SCHOOL
THE SCHOOL OF NORAH ARK
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 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.