About Columbia County

Columbia is a county in the Augusta Metropolitan area. It has a population of 165,162 and a population density of 532, which is 82% above the national average. It has a median age of 38, which is same as the Augusta Metro median age and 1 year below the national average.


Columbia County has a median home value of $307,431, which is 27% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,505 is 11% above the metro average rent and 28% below the national average rent The average household income in Columbia County is $96,540 , which is 30% above the Metro average household income and 19% above the national average of household income.

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$307,431Median Home Value
$224,636 Augusta Metro Area
$1,505Median Rent
$1,335 Augusta Metro Area

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Columbia County's population is made up of 56% married, 29% single, 10% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 33%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 27%. Homeowners make up 81% of the population in Columbia County.

165,162Population
628,186 Augusta Metro Area
532Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
38 Median Age
38 Augusta Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Columbia County is $42,378. The Median Household Income is $96,540

$42,378Income Per Capita
$35,142 Augusta Metro Area
$96,540Median Household Income
$67,152 Augusta Metro Area
7% Poverty Rate
15% Augusta Metro Area
4% Unemployment Rate
5% Augusta Metro Area
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Amenities in Columbia County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
Distance from Downtown 0.5 Miles
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$307,431Median Home Value
$224,636 Augusta Metro Area
$1,505Median Rent
$1,335 Augusta Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Augusta Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
19%
Home Owners
81%
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315
Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Appling crime index is 28 which is lower than the national average.

28
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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