West Columbia, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Lexington County County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

17,723 Population 1,883/sq mi density

$54,152 Median Income $35,326 per capita

$186,200 Home Value $222,647 Zillow

$1,092 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr

706 Violent Crime/100K 6,666 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.9 / 5.0

$54,152 median income, 2.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$186,200 home value, $1,092/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

706 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)

Education

4.0 / 5.0

38.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Colleges & Universities in West Columbia (2)

Midlands Technical College

Public · Associate's · 12,632 students

In-state: $5,916 Out-state: $13,812

Paul Mitchell the School-Columbia

Private For-Profit · Certificate · 379 students