Columbia, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Columbia, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Columbia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $64,488 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,359. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $268,300 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,526. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,358/100K. The murder rate is 10.0/100K.
Education
56.5% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches.