Robert O. best-worst Mar 3, 2026

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, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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