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West Columbia, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County
West Columbia, SC
At a Glance
How West Columbia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Columbia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Columbia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Columbia residents earn a median household income of $54,152 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,326. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,854 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Columbia is $186,200 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,647. 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 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
West Columbia reports 706 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,666/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.1% of adults in West Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Columbia has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.