West Columbia, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
West Columbia, TX
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 $41,985 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,141. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% 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 West Columbia is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,094. Median rent is $1,011/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
West Columbia reports 277 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,413/100K.
Education
16.6% of adults in West Columbia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 83.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West 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.