As of 2012, Columbia Metro Area's population is 767,598 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 18.73 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Columbia Metro Area is $122,600. Home appreciation the last year has been -0.45 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Columbia Metro Area's cost of living is 4.90% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Columbia Metro Area public schools spend $5,228 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 10.7 students per teacher in Columbia Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Columbia Metro Area is 7.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Columbia Metro Area jobs have Increased by 0.96 percent.
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 | Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Columbia Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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