At a Glance
Median Income
$57,647
$32,651 per capita
Home Value
$396,200
Zillow: $403,037
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
48.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
460/100K
7,000/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $57,647 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,651. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,514 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $396,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,037. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 48.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 460 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,000/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,645
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,647
Per Capita$32,651
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$2,074M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
C+
Home Value$396,200
Rent$1,054
Ownership71.5%
Zillow$403,037
Housing Units1,237
Rent Burden48.2%
Crime
F
Violent460/100K
Property7,000/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,926/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain29.8 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation2,093 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+11.8%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed34 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbia was built in 1983.
22.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Merced Yosemite Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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