At a Glance
Median Income
$107,922
$52,647 per capita
Home Value
$290,100
Zillow: $346,129
Median Rent
$1,089/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.0%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
10.6% smoking rate
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?
A+
5.0 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $107,922 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,647. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $290,100 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,129. Median rent is $1,089/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Education
51.0% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population11,063
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,049/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,922
Per Capita$52,647
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$290,100
Rent$1,089
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$346,129
Housing Units4,680
Rent Burden30.2%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation464 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.0%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbia was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.