Columbia Metro Area, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
839,868 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,146 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$213,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$440 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$922 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

South Carolina
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

South Carolina
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 3 0 47
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 2 0 62
May 2 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 5 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 2 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right.

Liberal (47%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, SC State Senate District 19, SC State House District 73, SC
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Schools

Carolina School for Inquiry
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Forest Heights Elementary
1 miles, N • 1 star
JP Thomas Elementary
2 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Columbia International University
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Columbia College
2 miles, S • 1.9 star
Benedict College
5 miles, S • 1.4 star
South University-Columbia
5 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Prisma Health Richland Hospital
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
Prisma Health Baptist
5 miles, S • 4.1 star
Providence Health
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
11 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
76 miles, E • 1 star
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