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Columbia, SC vs Jackson, AL

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- The median age of a home in Columbia is 2.2% older than the median age of a home in Jackson.
 Columbia, SCJackson, ALUnited States
 Median Home Age45  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$137,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock61.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.72.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$3.0$11.0
 Homes Owned39.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock23.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented46.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Columbia, SCJackson, ALUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,030$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,020  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,210  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,040$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,860  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Columbia, SCJackson, ALUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock3.2%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.4%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Columbia, SCJackson, ALUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock7.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9995.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock7.5%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99918.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock11.8%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99918.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.6%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9995.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.4%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Columbia, SCJackson, ALUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.2%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock10.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.2%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock22.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock6.1%10.0%
 1940 to 194910.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Columbia    50 Reviews
Jordan · Columbia, SC
Love Living in Columbia!
Over 2 years ago

I love living in Columbia! I recently graduated from USC and plan to stay. I read the reviews posted here and it shows that like many cities, your experience will depend  More

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Jordan · Columbia, SC
Almost ideal. Could see myself moving back
Over 2 years ago

Loved living in Columbia, SC prior to my job transfer. It's the perfect size - plenty to do, but still a laid back place. People are extremely friendly, there are  More

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Isabella · Wise, VA
Charming “hometown” city
Over 4 years ago

Columbia is such a unique and underrated place. It has a lot of character and history, and good nature trails. Everything feels accessible (by car) and you can get from  More

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Reviews for Jackson    1 Reviews
James · Franklin, NC
Underrated.
Over 4 years ago

This town along with the county and region this town is found is among my favorite locations of the USA. I will go on to say that the city of Jackson and SW Alabama in  More

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