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Columbia Area Facts

Columbia has a Livability Score of 73_/100, which is considered excellent
Columbia crime rates are 38% higher than the Pennsylvania average
Cost of living in Columbia is 5% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Family Friendly

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Safe at night

Pet-friendly

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

Streets have sidewalks

Quite Area

A quiet area

Sense of community

Sense of community

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Columbia, PA: Enjoyable, Quiet Living 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Columbia, Pennsylvania is a lovely spot located in one of the most beautiful scenic parts of Pennsylvania. Absolutely one of the best areas in the state. I have been living in Columbia for just shy of 7 years now and I truly love life here. While it's true that our schools could ...Read More use a bit of an upgrade and our job market could be in a little better shape, our community will rally together and make these things happen. It's how things always are. The people here are wonderful and care about the life they have here, and they care about leaving a good legacy for their children and their children's children. The weather here is wonderful practically year long. We have many lovely, well-landscaped homes and neighborhoods. We are not fancy around here but we do take pride in where we live and in what we have.

Come visit Colombia and enjoy the Lancaster City Food Tours, Gene's Amish tours, the National Watch & Clock Museum, the Dancing Bear Boutique art gallery and gift shop, and all the beautiful nature that rural Pennsylvania has to offer. Read Less

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D Amenities

Are there many local amenities in Columbia? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

Parks

Jansen Park

Rotary Park

Glatfelter Memorial Field

Columbia River Park

Chickies Rock County Park

Fairview Park

Chickies Rock County Park Chickies Creek Day Use Area

Highpoint Park

Entertainment

Through the fire Studios

National Watch and Clock Museum

Turkey Hill Experience

Musselman/Vesta Furnace Office Building

Marietta Restoration Associates

Susquehanna Stage

Susquehanna Stage Company

Field of Screams

Food & Drink

Roses Deli & more

Columbia Kettle Works

Subway

Burger King

Dairy Queen

McDonald's

Burning Bridge Restaurant

Burning Bridge Tavern

F Commute

Is public transit available in Columbia? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Columbia.

Drive to Work

80%

4% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

4%

1% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

3%

1% higher than the US average

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Columbia? The cost of living in Columbia is 92/100 - which is 5% lower than Pennsylvania.

8% less expensive than average

3% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

C Crime

What is the crime rate in Columbia? Columbia crime rates are 2,326, which are 38% higher than Pennsylvania

2,326 per 100k people

10% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

10% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

D+ Employment

What is the median income in Columbia? The median income in Columbia is $61,909 which is 23% lower than Pennsylvania.

Median household income

$61,90924% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$38,65514% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

33% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

Is Columbia a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

Hospitals

Pharmacies

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

A+ Housing

What are Columbia home prices? Columbia home prices are $225,319 - which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania

Median home value

$225,31931% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$1,3427% lower than the US average

19% lower than the US average

D- Schools

Does Columbia have good schools? The Columbia graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania

High school grad. rates

9% lower than the US average

School test scores

18% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

8% lower than the US average

D+ User Ratings

Is Columbia a good place to live? Columbia has an overall rating of 57% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys