At a Glance
Median Income
$61,204
$31,104 per capita
Home Value
$261,700
Zillow: $371,690
Median Rent
$1,092/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
573/100K
1,910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
18.4% smoking rate
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
3.0 / 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 $61,204 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,104. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,126 business establishments, including 207 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Columbia is $261,700 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $371,690. Median rent is $1,092/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Columbia reports 573 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,910/100K. The murder rate is 12.2/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Columbia has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population43,971
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,205/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,204
Per Capita$31,104
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$7,115M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,207
Housing
A
Home Value$261,700
Rent$1,092
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$371,690
Housing Units19,061
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent573/100K
Property1,910/100K
Murder12.2/100K
Assault476/100K
Burglary348/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation653 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.3%
Internet Speed166 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Columbia was founded in 1808.
The median home in Columbia was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Maury County Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 166 Mbps.
There are 207 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.