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Columbia County
  • County in New York

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Housing
    grade C+
  3. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade B minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B
  7. Weather
    grade C
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  11. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Columbia County is located in New York with a population of 61,587. In Columbia County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Columbia County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Columbia County are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$250,600
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$992
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    212.4
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    49.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    63.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    226.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,982.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    70.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade B minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    8%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    11%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    17%
  • 65+ years
    24%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    17%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    29%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    9%
    national  11%

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