At a Glance
Median Income
$110,417
$35,147 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
Zillow: $259,304
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How East Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Columbia a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Columbia residents earn a median household income of $110,417 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,147. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Columbia is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,304. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
26.3% of adults in East Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(22% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Columbia has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density214/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$110,417
Per Capita$35,147
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$259,304
Housing Units98
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation27 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+9.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in East Columbia was built in 1982.
27.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Texas Gulf Coast Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
31.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.