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Best Places to Live in Columbus Metro Area, Georgia

Ranked #78 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #110 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #152 Best Green Cities

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Population:287,637
Pop. Change:2%
State: Georgia
Metro Area:Columbus Metro Area
County:Muscogee, Harris, ... 4 more
City:Columbus, Fort Benning South, ... 9 more
Zip Code:31907, 31917, ... 29 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Columbus, Georgia Metro Area

As of 2011, Columbus Metro Area's population is 287,637 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.14 percent.

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The median home cost in Columbus Metro Area is $118,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.56 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Columbus Metro Area's cost of living is 10.30% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Columbus Metro Area public schools spend $4,874 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 15.7 students per teacher in Columbus Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Columbus Metro Area is 9.20 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Columbus Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 0.65 percent.

Average Commute time is 23 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Columbus Metro Area'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




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