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Columbus, MS Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Aubrey Mitchell

Best coffee shops in Columbus?

Anyone else feel this way? Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. With a population of 23,616, Columbus is a small town. The median home value here is around $121,200, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school sys...

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Jacob

Considering Columbus vs Austin -help me decide

Alright, It's a a small town city with about 23,616 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families t...

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Jaxon G.

Commute times in Columbus -how bad?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $882 for rent here. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? People he...

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Nora Walker

Internet providers in Columbus?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 23,616, Columbus is a small town. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Columbus? Appreciate any inpu...

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Nora Walker

How much do you pay for rent in Columbus?

First post here. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Columbus sits at 535.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 20.0%, which is higher than I expected. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work ho...

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Brooklyn C.

Is Columbus getting better or worse?

Anyone else feel this way? With a population of 23,616, Columbus is a small town. You can expect to pay around $882 for rent here. Household incomes average around $40,588 in Columbus. It's a a small town city with about 23,616 people. The median home value here is around $121,200, which is actually...

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Aubrey L.

Top 5 things I love about Columbus

I relocated for work and Median household income is $40,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $882 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance! Property taxes are ...

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Aubrey Mitchell

Moving to Columbus for work -advice?

Alright, The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. It's a a small town city with about 23,616 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?

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vegas_brooks

Commute times in Columbus -how bad?

The median home value here is around $121,200, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Jacob

What's it really like living in Columbus?

Median household income is $40,588, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $121,200 on average. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $40,588 in Columbus. It's a a small town city with about 23,616 people. The...

5 replies 12 upvotes living
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