City
- Public SchoolsA
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingB
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesA
- DiversityA-
- JobsA-
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingB
- Health & FitnessB
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$185,700
National
$184,700Median Rent
$854
National
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Columbia Rankings
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Columbia
Jobs
A-
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$49,277
National
$55,322Columbia Reviews
442 reviews
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Columbia is a good sized city. Not too big and not too small. It has that "small town" feel with all of the amenities! The downtown or the "District" is a fun place to hang out and has a lot of interesting shops and eateries. The Katy Trail is a great resource for exercise and sightseeing. The city is bike friendly, easy to walk and very easy to navigate by vehicle. It's also convenient to hop onto I-70 for a quick day trip to St. Louis or Kansas City!
As a life long resident that attended college here before leaving, it was great to grow up in with plenty of parks and family friendly events. There's something for everyone. Super conservative? Creative liberal? In the middle? It's here and nearly every cliche is present (country, artsy hip, tha hood, brads & karens, indie, sporty, white or blue collar...) despite our small size. Downtown as an adult gets old fast, but if you like indie films, fests, and live concerts there's decent variety here, it's surprising sometimes. As you approach the city limits you essentially enter red middle-of-nowheresville; CoMo is a (light) blue dot as a whole. Couldn't imagine thriving here as a young professional unless you're in academics / healthcare / want a low key lifestyle. In an alternative ideal universe I'm in my 40s living in the Historic Old Southwest neighborhood raising a family, and being really involved with the community; life’s good.
Columbia feels like a small town, but it has many of the cultural and social advantages of a city. There are wonderful parks, trails and other opportunities for recreation. The dining opportunities here are fantastic and diverse. Columbia boasts an independent movie theater as well as a documentary film festival which energizes and enlivens the town once a year. The abundant and beautiful plant life and scenery here makes traveling from one location to the next a peaceful experience, whether the mode of transportation is driving, cycling or walking.