Columbia, MD

Living in Columbia

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 37
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 19
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 92
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Schools 93
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Residents

104k Population +5.6k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
63% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
67% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian13%
Black26%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate13%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree31%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$108k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more17%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service12%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$378k Median Home Value -$8.1k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$360 (2010–19)
62% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Columbia

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27

Property Crime in Columbia

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump24%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 7
Feb 37 3 7
Mar 45 4 2
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 48 4 1
Dec 38 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

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Colleges

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Bowie State University
14 miles, SE

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