City
Columbia
- grade AOverall Grade
- City in South Carolina
- Rating 3.84 out of 5 590 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
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A minus
- Commutegrade A
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$181,100
National
$217,500Median Rent
$933
National
$1,062Area 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 4.85 out of 5 124 reviews
- grade A+
Dutch Fork High School
- Rating 4.02 out of 5 494 reviews
- grade A
Oak Pointe Elementary School
- Rating 5 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
Dutch Fork Middle School
- Rating 3.2 out of 5 5 reviews
- grade A
Dreher High School
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 248 reviews
Top Private Schools in Columbia
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault523.2national 282.7
- Murder21.7national 6.1
- Rape65.8national 40.7
- Robbery164.4national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary684.7national 500.1
- Theft3,898.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft669national 284
Residents
Working in Columbia
Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,286
National
$62,843Similar Places
Columbia Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 590 reviews
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Columbia is still up and coming - with established neighborhoods and a decent nightlife - there is still room to grow. There are family friendly activities and spaces everywhere - from community theater, Riverbanks zoo, and the State Museum. The nightlife can be overrun by USC students but it does not take away from a night out. Main street is in the process of being revitalized and it is only adding to the value of living here. You can't beat being two hours from "anywhere" - mountains, beach, or city life - in Columbia, you can have it all!
I just love it here! Coming from Ohio, I love the mild winters. Being close to the ocean in one direction and the mountains the other is a big plus. Plenty of restaurants. Beautiful parks and a river with trails. Very spread out city yet seems to take no more than 15 minutes to get anywhere. I love the Devine Street district. Neat people, shops and spots to get a drink. I love Columbia.
Okay place to live! It's feels small, housing prices are cheap and there is a large amount of good but unhealthy food. It is a pretty terrible city for pedestrians and cyclists, but a great city if you're looking for car accessibility. The university is a strong presence here, and SEC football reigns supreme. There are liberal enclaves, but in general it's a pretty conservative place.