Columbia, PA Area Guide

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Columbia Area Facts

  • Columbia has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Columbia crime rates are 14% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Columbia is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average
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Columbia, PA: Enjoyable, Quiet Living User Rating 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 95/100 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Columbia
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbia? Columbia crime rates are 2,112, which are 14% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,112 per 100k people

      7% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      7% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -7%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Columbia? The median income in Columbia is $41,607 which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $41,60725% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,57114% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% 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 $125,300 - which is 25% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $125,30032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8886% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      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
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      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
      57%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      26%

      2 total surveys

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