As of 2012, Columbia's population is 10,400 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.69 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Columbia is $86,100. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.69 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia's cost of living is 9.80% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Columbia public schools spend $5,268 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 13.2 students per teacher in Columbia. --------------------The unemployment rate in Columbia is 6.30 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Negative. Columbia jobs have Decreased by 0.27 percent.
Ranked #14 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #70 Drought-Riskiest Cities
Ranked #71 America's Migraine Hot Spots
Ranked #119 Best Green Cities
Ranked #186 2005 Best Places to Live
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 22 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
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