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Columbia
  • City in Missouri
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Columbia

#1 in Best Places to Live in Columbia, MO Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A
    Columbia is a city in Missouri with a population of 124,342. Columbia is in Boone County and is one of the best places to live in Missouri. Living in Columbia offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Columbia there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Columbia and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Columbia are highly rated.
    About Columbia...
    Population
    124,342
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $215,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $935
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      340.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      107.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      40.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      316.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,879.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      355.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      24%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      5%
      11%
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    Working in Columbia

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $57,463
    National
    $69,021
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