Downtown, Columbia, SC
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
73
Walkability
75
Commute
87
Public Transit
55
Affordability
100
Public Safety
17
Airports
41
Hospitals
41
Colleges
2
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.4k
Population
+139 (2010–19)
30 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
30%
Family Households
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years56%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black17%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household30%
Householder living alone46%
Householder not living alone24%
Economy
$52k
Median Household Income
+$2.2k (2010–19)
78%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van80%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$148k
Median Home Value
-$115k (2010–19)
8%
Built 2000 or Later
$879
Median Monthly Rent
+$228 (2010–19)
29%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Utility gas31%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
South Carolina43
Columbia Metro Area63
Richland County78
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
South Carolina52
Columbia Metro Area72
Richland County88
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding76
Tornado15
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Columbia, SC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Columbia, SC
St Peters Catholic School
0 miles, SW
Hope Christian Academy
0 miles, E
St Martin De Porres School
1 miles, E
Daniels Christian Schools
2 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Columbia, SC
University of South Carolina-Columbia
1 miles, SE
Allen University
1 miles, E
Benedict College
1 miles, NE
Columbia College
3 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Columbia, SC
Prisma Health Baptist
0 miles, NE
Prisma Health Richland Hospital
1 miles, N
Lexington Medical Center
5 miles, W
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
5 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Columbia, SC
Columbia Metropolitan Airport
7 miles, SW
Augusta Regional Airport at Bush Field
69 miles, SW
Florence Regional Airport
76 miles, E
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
84 miles, N