As of 2012, Columbia's population is 129,272 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.17 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Columbia is $119,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.38 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia's cost of living is 5.50% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Columbia public schools spend $5,564 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 11.6 students per teacher in Columbia. --------------------The unemployment rate in Columbia is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Columbia jobs have Increased by 0.89 percent.
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Columbia's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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