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Best Places to Live in Columbia Metro Area, South Carolina

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Ranked #5 Americas Manliest Cites 2011
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Population:747,831
Pop. Change:16%
State: South Carolina
Metro Area:Columbia Metro Area
County:Richland, Lexington, ... 6 more
City:Columbia, St. Andrews, ... 38 more
Zip Code:29147, 29219, ... 72 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about the Columbia, South Carolina Metro Area

As of 2011, Columbia Metro Area's population is 747,831 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 15.60 percent.

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The median home cost in Columbia Metro Area is $133,200. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.75 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia Metro Area's cost of living is 4.90% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Columbia Metro Area public schools spend $5,254 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 10.7 students per teacher in Columbia Metro Area.

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The unemployment rate in Columbia Metro Area is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Columbia Metro Area jobs have Decreased by 1.56 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Columbia 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