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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Robert O.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Columbia

I'm a 34-year-old restaurant manager and Homes are going for about $261,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia sits at 642.5 per 100K. With a population of 43,971, Columbia is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, f...

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Austin M.

Best companies to work for in Columbia?

First post here. I'm a 54-year-old mechanic and The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested...

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Sarah W.

Best restaurants in Columbia?

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $1,092 for rent here. Cheers. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Robert O.

Things that make Columbia unique

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,092 for rent here. The median home value here is around $261,700, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. Median household income is $61,204, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting use...

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Andrew Myers

Columbia job market vs Seattle

I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 43,971 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, so...

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Ezra C.

Weekend activities in Columbia?

First post here. Rent is about $1,092/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,971 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia sits at 642.5 per 100K. Median household income is $61,204, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around ...

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Lauren H.

Planning a move to Columbia -neighborhoods?

OK so Military spouse here. Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,971 people. Median household income is $61,204, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,092 for ren...

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Christian Smith

Career opportunities in Columbia, TN

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $61,204 in Columbia. Median household income is $61,204, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,092 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which ...

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Andrew Myers

Working in Columbia -salaries realistic?

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,092 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia sits at 642.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Prop...

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Andrew Myers

Anyone work in healthcare in Columbia?

OK so I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $261,700, which seems about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Appreciate any input.

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Miles Kim

Career opportunities in Columbia, TN

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2017. You can expect to pay around $1,092 for rent here. Household incomes average around $61,204 in Columbia. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,971 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. ...

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Leah Bennett

Most overrated things about Columbia

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 11.1%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,971 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this?

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Robert O.

Columbia in the winter -how bad?

Hey folks, We have two kids and With a population of 43,971, Columbia is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Columbia? TIA! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush h...

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Ezra C.

Co-working spaces in Columbia?

OK so I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $1,092/month for a decent place. Median household income is $61,204, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $261,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,092 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia sits...

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Miles Kim

Is it worth buying in Columbia?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $261,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Leo Robinson

Columbia job market vs Houston

I've been here for 13 years and Household incomes average around $61,204 in Columbia. It's a a smaller city city with about 43,971 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right s...

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Lauren H.

Living in Columbia -the reality

OK so Military spouse here. Median household income is $61,204, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 43,971, Columbia is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned?

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Scarlett P.

Considering Columbia vs Portland -help me decide

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. With a population of 43,971, Columbia is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbia sits at 642.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting ...

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