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Columbiana
  • Town in Alabama

Report Card

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

editorial

Columbiana is a town in Alabama with a population of 4,552. Columbiana is in Shelby County. Living in Columbiana offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Columbiana and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Columbiana are above average.

About

About Columbiana...
Population
4,552

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$202,500
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$828
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    414.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    0
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    23
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    10,352
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,748.3
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    138
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    7%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    16%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    21%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    9%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    24%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    16%
    national  11%

Working in Columbiana

Jobs
grade A minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$58,214
National
$75,149

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