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Best Places to Live in West Columbia (zip 29169), South Carolina

College town/Capital city - Central South Carolina. October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 29169 zip code, while July and August are the least comfortable months.

State: South Carolina
County: Lexington County
Metro Area: Columbia Metro Area
City: West Columbia

Zip Codes: West Columbia (zip 29169)
Cost of Living: -15.5% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 225 ft above sea level

West Columbia, SC Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Median Home Value	Homes less than 10 yrs old
Most Expensive Homes	All Single Family Homes

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 (zip 29169) is 3.7% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. West Columbia (zip 29169) jobs have decreased by 0.1%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, West Columbia (zip 29169)'s cost of living is 15.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare West Columbia (zip 29169)'s Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, May and April are the most pleasant months in the 29169 zip code, 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 (zip 29169)'s population is 24,647 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 19.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in West Columbia (zip 29169) is Real Estate: $169,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.2%.

SCHOOLS

West Columbia (zip 29169) 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 (zip 29169). 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 13.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in West Columbia is $169,500.

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