At a Glance
Median Income
$84,531
$32,378 per capita
Home Value
$322,000
Zillow: $450,870
Violent Crime
38/100K
801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Columbia residents earn a median household income of $84,531 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,378. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,852 business establishments, including 242 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $322,000 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,870. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 38 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 801/100K.
Education
28.7% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population152
Median Age55.6 yrs
Density1,520/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,531
Per Capita$32,378
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$6,162M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,245
Housing
A+
Home Value$322,000
Rent
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$450,870
Housing Units67
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent38/100K
Property801/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation306 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Broadband47.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Columbia was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 242 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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