Columbia, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Lancaster County County
Columbia, PA
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 $52,271 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,827. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,605 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $174,200 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $293,288. Median rent is $1,064/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 297 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,011/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 82.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.