West Columbia, SC 

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Population

17,265

+32.2% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

Cost of Living

90.4 / 100

Median Home Price

$204,100

Median Income

$48,163

Comfort Index (Climate)

4.2 / 7.4

summer / winter

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West Columbia, SC

West Columbia is an incorporated city sitting within Lexington County, South Carolina with plenty of things to do during your stay like attending concerts at the historic Riverwalk Park perfect for those looking to enjoy some family friendly fun plus nearby Saluda Shoals Park provides stunning views ideal for outdoor activities. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine great for any budget during their stay here! College town/Capital city - Central South Carolina.
State: South Carolina
County: Lexington County
Metro Area: Columbia Metro Area
City: West Columbia
Zip Codes: 29169
Cost of Living: -9.6% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 225 ft above sea level
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Pros
College-town amenities
Historic interest
Cost of living
Cons
Hot, humid summers
Air service
Crime rates

What Bert Has To Say About Columbia Metro Area

Columbia is the capital, the largest city, and the commercial, industrial and educational hub for the state. The city is laid out in a traditional grid along the Congaree River with a number of historic buildings, although many of the older ones were destroyed in Sherman’s famous march. Columbia is home to the University of South Carolina, whose attractive and historic campus is in the south part of the downtown area adds a dose of college town feel, a few amenities, and sports-related entertainment to the area. The downtown is clean and attractive, with entertainment near the campus and in a restored waterfront area. Beautiful older residential areas extend east with a clear antebellum imprint and good home values, but this isn’t the part of town with the best reputation for education and safety.


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ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in West Columbia is 3.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. West Columbia jobs have decreased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, West Columbia's cost of living is 9.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare West Columbia's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
October, May and April are the most pleasant months in West Columbia, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Lexington county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 64.2% to 34.1%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
West Columbia's population is 17,265 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 16.3%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 19.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in West Columbia is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 15.4%.

SCHOOLS
West Columbia public schools spend $10,040 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.1 students per teacher in West Columbia. More Education



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Housing Market in West Columbia

It's a good time to buy in West Columbia. Home Appreciation is up 15.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in West Columbia is .

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