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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Victoria Harris

Couple moving to Columbia from out of state

Rent is about $1,064/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be r...

6 replies 9 upvotes moving
Mason Brooks

Why I chose Columbia over bigger cities

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $52,271 in Columbia. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 10,217, Columbia is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,064 for rent here. Night life is decent if you ...

0 replies 1 upvotes living
Maya K.

Pros and cons of Columbia after 3 years

Hey everyone, With a population of 10,217, Columbia is a small town. Median household income is $52,271, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,064 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a...

5 replies 15 upvotes living
Valentina G.

Is Columbia walkable?

Longtime lurker here, With a population of 10,217, Columbia is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,064 for rent here. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes som...

1 replies 9 upvotes qa
Nicholas Baker

Worst things about Columbia nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

1 replies 9 upvotes best-worst
Valentina G.

Anyone regret moving to Columbia?

Hey, You can expect to pay around $1,064 for rent here. Household incomes average around $52,271 in Columbia. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 10,217, Columbia is a small town. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. The suburbs are where most...

1 replies 7 upvotes moving
Valentina G.

Affordable areas near Columbia?

Hey everyone, With a population of 10,217, Columbia is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,064 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certai...

3 replies 8 upvotes housing
tucsondude2022

Is Columbia worth it salary-wise?

Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia sits at 154.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $174,200, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. ...

1 replies 8 upvotes jobs
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