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West Columbia has a Livability Score of 62_/100, which is considered average
West Columbia crime rates are 94% higher than the South Carolina average
Cost of living in West Columbia is 3% higher than the South Carolina average

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Not A Lot Of Good Things To Say About West Columbia, South Carolina 1.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Sadly, West Columbus, South Carolina is one of those places you really want to like, but you can't. One would think that living in South Carolina itself would be a pleasant experience. However, after living in West Columbia for 4 years I cannot recommend this place to anyone. The ...Read More re is practically no housing available, the job market is a joke, and the schools are almost as big a joke as the job market. The people who live here don't seem to care about their homes, their yards, or anything else. South Carolina should be representative of the South but sadly, it is not.

If you do find yourself in West Columbia there are a few things you can do to pass the time pleasantly. Visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Garden. Check out the Confederate Relic Room and Museum. The EdVenture Children's Museum is a fun place. And a popular local attraction is the Tunnelvision mural. Other than that, I am sorry to say there just isn't anything else to recommend this place. Read Less

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C Amenities

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

Parks

Eric Fowler Community Park

Rosamounda Percell-Butler Park

Pineview DYB

Saluda Factory Historic District

B Avenue Park

3 Rivers Greenway

TLC Memorial Park

Douglas Reeves Community Park

Entertainment

Waterfall Junction

Aquarium Dive

Riverbanks Zoo

Cayce Historical Museum

AMF Park Lanes

West Columbia Riverwalk Ampitheater

Riverfront Park Amphitheater

EdVenture

Food & Drink

Jake's Place

Subway

Moe's Southwest Grill

Zaxby's

Chick-fil-A

Hally's Famous Hot Dogs

Firehouse Subs

Taco Bell

F Commute

Is public transit available in West Columbia? Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in West Columbia.

Drive to Work

81%

5% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit

0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work

1%

2% lower than the US average

A- Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in West Columbia? The cost of living in West Columbia is 96/100 - which is 3% higher than South Carolina.

4% less expensive than average

7% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in West Columbia? West Columbia crime rates are 5,156, which are 94% higher than South Carolina

5,156 per 100k people

126% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

126% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is down

D Employment

What is the median income in West Columbia? The median income in West Columbia is $44,282 which is 6% lower than South Carolina.

Median household income

$44,28220% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$30,2371% higher than the US average

Unemployment rate

48% lower than the US average

A+ Health & Safety

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

Hospitals

Pharmacies

Walgreens

Walgreens

Rite Aid

Sunset Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

Doctors

Sandhills Pediatrics

Doctors Care

A+ Housing

What are West Columbia home prices? West Columbia home prices are $156,200 - which is 9% higher than South Carolina

Median home value

$156,20015% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$85210% lower than the US average

9% lower than the US average

D Schools

Does West Columbia have good schools? The West Columbia graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than South Carolina

High school grad. rates

4% lower than the US average

School test scores

7% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

6% lower than the US average

F User Ratings

Is West Columbia a good place to live? West Columbia has an overall rating of 30% from 1 reviews.

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1 total ratings

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1 total reviews

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