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Columbus

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  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • City in Georgia
  • 524 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Columbus is a city in Georgia with a population of 196,670. Columbus is in Muscogee County. Living in Columbus offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Columbus there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Columbus and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Columbus are above average.
    About Columbus...
    Population
    196,670

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $141,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $877
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Columbus 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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    • Public Schools
    • Private Schools

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      403.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      17.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      35.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      198.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      1,071.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,010.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      354.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      14%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Columbus

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $45,389
    National
    $55,322
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    Columbus Reviews

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    Columbus, Ga is rated one of the most miserable cities in the United states. With so much crime and gun violence, Columbus has earned the nickname "killumbus" among locals. I lived there for 27 years and I moved north of Columbus to a little country town as soon as I could. I did not want my child going to school in Muscogee county. The schools there are so overcrowded! I definitely wouldn't choose Columbus as a place to settle down and raise a family.
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    I am a current resident of Columbus, GA, and I really like it! It’s a semi-small town with many friendly citizens. It’s a very family-friendly town, with many things to do and many paths for all! I think it’s definitely worth visiting. I don’t really have any complaints, but that will be up for you to decide if you do visit!
    I was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, and I have seen all the changes and challenges that has come to this city. The people here, for the most part, have that ideal "southern hospitality". Not necessarily as big as Atlanta, or as small as the neighboring cities (such Box Springs or Harris County), Columbus is a far size, with nice key locations that tourist, and even the citizens, tend to visit. I suppose, out of anything, my favorite part about Columbus are the city's celebration (such as the Latino Festival) and community values (school drives, homelessness programs, youth programs, etc.). The diversity here, and the ways to express our differences, are beauty.