As of 2012, Columbia's population is 5,485 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 10.34 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Columbia is $220,000. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.91 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia's cost of living is 26.60% Higher than the U.S. average. --------------------Columbia public schools spend $6,838 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 12 students per teacher in Columbia. --------------------The unemployment rate in Columbia is 5.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Columbia jobs have Decreased by 0.92 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 33 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Columbia's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes • Most Expensive Listing • Million Dollar Houses • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000 • Homes under $250,000 • Median Priced Homes |