Columbia, SC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
138,019 332.4M (US)
Median Age
28.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
46.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,653 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
32.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$243,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$514 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$967 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
7
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richland County
8
Columbia Metro Area
6
South Carolina
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 44
Feb 4 0 48
Mar 4 0 55
Apr 3 0 63
May 3 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 3 0 63
Nov 3 0 54
Dec 3 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 30%
Hillary Clinton 65%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, SC State Senate District 35, SC State House District 78, SC
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Schools

Richland Northeast High
2 miles, NW • 4.1 star
LW Conder Elementary
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Polo Road Elementary
2 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Centura College-Columbia
3 miles, N • 1 star
South University-Columbia
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Providence Health
5 miles, N • 3.2 star
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
7 miles, W • 2.3 star
Prisma Health Baptist
8 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Columbia Metropolitan Airport
14 miles, W • 1.4 star
Florence Regional Airport
68 miles, E • 1 star
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