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Columbia County
  • County in Georgia
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Columbia County

#3 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Georgia
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      A minus
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C
    Columbia County is located in Georgia with a population of 154,274. Columbia County is one of the best places to live in Georgia. In Columbia County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Columbia County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Columbia County are highly rated.
    Population
    154,274
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $228,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,192
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      29.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      502.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,123.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      82.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in Columbia County

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $85,928
    National
    $69,021
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