Columbia
- City in South Carolina
City
Columbia
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in South Carolina
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 669 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C minus
- Housinggrade B minus
- Nightlifegrade A
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A
- Jobsgrade B minus
- Weathergrade B+
- Cost of Livinggrade B minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade B minus
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Home Listings
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$193,100
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,007
National
$1,163Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Columbia Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Columbia
- grade A+
Spring Hill High School
- Rating 4.82 out of 5 153 reviews
- grade A
Oak Pointe Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
Dutch Fork High School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 531 reviews
- grade A
Dreher High School
- Rating 3.98 out of 5 269 reviews
- grade A
Dutch Fork Middle School
- Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviews
Top Private Schools Near Columbia
- grade A+
Heathwood Hall Episcopal School
- Rating 4.43 out of 5 88 reviews
- grade A+
Hammond School
- Rating 4.26 out of 5 95 reviews
- grade A
Ben Lippen School
- Rating 4.35 out of 5 116 reviews
- grade A
Cardinal Newman School
- Rating 3.85 out of 5 75 reviews
- grade A minus
Northside Christian Academy
- Rating 4.59 out of 5 49 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault513.4national 282.7
- Murder17.4national 6.1
- Rape65.8national 40.7
- Robbery133.1national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary558.8national 500.1
- Theft3,189.3national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft481.1national 284
Residents
Working in Columbia
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$48,791
National
$69,021Similar Places
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Columbia Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 669 reviews
Columbia is a wonderful city with lots of things to do! With the close downtown area as well as being close to the campus of one of the largest universities in the south, there are lots of different things to see and do. On Saturdays, they shut down the main street and do a farmer's market, so it is really fun to go there with friends and family! The city has lots of different nightlife opportunities from the Vista to Five Points. The City has lots of different festivals and there is always something going on. There are multiple different neighborhoods that are super safe and are zoned for great schools. Columbia also has some of the best private schools in the state.
Living in the capital there is tons of things to do or go see. Here we have a zoo with gorgeous gardens, a four-level museum, many hiking trails, a tour of the University, or of course our Gamecock stadium for football. The city is always full of families and students alike taking in the scenery and the attractions. Here there are always people to meet or places to be with various dining options, bars, concerts, and theatre.
The city at night however takes a more desperate feel for something to do safely. There are limited options for late evening or late night activities not involving bars or restaurants for a city filled with college kids. Safe and stimulating activities would greatly improve our love for our city at night as summer nights in Columbia, South Carolina should be something to be delighted in.
The city at night however takes a more desperate feel for something to do safely. There are limited options for late evening or late night activities not involving bars or restaurants for a city filled with college kids. Safe and stimulating activities would greatly improve our love for our city at night as summer nights in Columbia, South Carolina should be something to be delighted in.
I'm a single female and so far have enjoyed living in Columbia. I previously lived in Charlotte, NC for 2 years, but recently changed jobs. Columbia has a much slower pace than Charlotte, sometimes slower than I'd prefer, but overall I'm happy with my move. I'm renting a house in an older neighborhood just east of downtown (Melrose Heights). It's close to everything - Trader Joe's, restaurants and coffee shops, and minutes from my job, but I'd prefer to be living in the city center with other young professionals. So far, most of the new building appears to be for students (USC is located in middle of the city). Columbia feels as if it is on the cusp of a boom - a newly-elected progressive and business-focused mayor, a recently completed riverwalk close to downtown, and a growing population. But it needs more housing for those in the 25-35 age group who wish to live within the city and around others their age.