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Car-dependent
Walk Score®
Minimal transit
Transit Score®
Somewhat bikeable
Bike Score®
Columbia is mostly car dependent. Limited services and amenities are within walking distance, so a car is needed for most errands. The area has minimal public transportation, with very few options available for commuting. Columbia is a somewhat bikeable area with minimal cycling infrastructure available for use.
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Schools
Transit
Food
Shopping
Services
Recreation
Childcare
Preschool
Elementary
Middle
High
College
Dents Adult Daycare Service
Childcare
After School Zone
Childcare
R. Herman Wright Child Care Center
Childcare
DreamCatcher Child Development,LLC1
Childcare
Epworth Children's Home of the Methodist Church
Childcare
Lake Carolina Early Learning Center
Childcare
Children's World
Childcare
Brockman Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 268 students
Brennen Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 806 students
Forest Lake Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 614 students
Carver-Lyon Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 387 students
Meadowfield Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 639 students
L. W. Conder Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 462 students
A. C. Moore Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 204 students
Logan Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 233 students
Polo Road Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 604 students
Brockman Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 268 students
Lake Carolina Elementary Upper Campus
Public • 3-5 • 535 students
Rosewood Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 329 students
Brennen Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 806 students
Sandlapper Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 656 students
Bridge Creek Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 558 students
Satchel Ford Elementary School
Public • K-5 • 631 students
Carver-Lyon Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 387 students
Killian Elementary School
Public • PK, K-5 • 742 students
Crayton Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 905 students
W. G. Sanders Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 533 students
Longleaf Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 802 students
South Carolina Connections Academy
Charter • K-12 • 5193 students
Irmo Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 1011 students
Hand Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 652 students
Dent Middle School
Public • 6-8 • 1018 students
Summit Parkway Middle School
Public • K-8 • 1154 students
South Carolina Virtual Charter
Charter • K-12 • 2912 students
Richland One Charter Middle College
Charter • 11-12 • 79 students
Dreher High School
Public • 9-12 • 1150 students
A. C. Flora High School
Public • 9-12 • 1352 students
Spring Valley High School
Public • 9-12 • 2187 students
South Carolina Connections Academy
Charter • K-12 • 5193 students
South Carolina Virtual Charter
Charter • K-12 • 2912 students
Ridge View High School
Public • 9-12 • 1711 students
SC Connections Academy
Charter • K-12 • 6263 students
Midlands Arts Conservatory
Charter • 6-11 • 166 students
South University, Columbia
College
Columbia International University
College
University of South Carolina
College
University of South Carolina
College
Midlands Technical College
College
Darla Moore School of Business
College
Clemson Sandhill Research & Education Center
College
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Airports
Bus lines
Train lines
Jim Hamilton - L. B. Owens Airport
Airport
Gervais Huger Westbound
Bus
Marion Heyward Southbound
Bus
Assembly College Southbound
Bus
Jim Hamilton - L. B. Owens Airport
Airport
Gervais Huger Westbound
Bus
Marion Heyward Southbound
Bus
Assembly College Southbound
Bus
University Union Midblock
Bus
Columbia Amtrak Station
Train
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Drinks
Food
Restaurants
Rush's Harbison Boulevard
Food
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Food
Bakers Sports Pub & Grill
Drinks
Seven Sports Bar & Lounge
Drinks
Rush's Harbison Boulevard
Food
Salsarita's Fresh Mexican Grill
Food
Harbor Inn Seafood
Restaurant
Texas Roadhouse
Restaurant
Mimsy's Restaurant
Restaurant
Lizzards Thicket
Restaurant
The Reggae Grill
Restaurant
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Grocery stores
Shopping
Trader Joe's
Grocery store
Ole Timey Meats
Grocery store
Kangaroo Express
Grocery store
Best Stop Food Mart
Grocery store
Tiffany's Bakery & Eatery
Grocery store
Top Notch Mart
Grocery store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery store
Oriental International Market
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Automotive
Healthcare
Hotels
Other
Personal care
Pet care
Places of worship
Public services
Costco Gasoline
Automotive
Caliber Collision
Automotive
TA Truck Service
Automotive
Costco Gasoline
Automotive
Caliber Collision
Automotive
TA Truck Service
Automotive
Lexington Medical Center Northeast
Healthcare
MEDcare Urgent Care
Healthcare
Wm. Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center
Healthcare
Agapé Pharmacy
Healthcare
Walmart Pharmacy
Healthcare
Doctor's Care on Main
Healthcare
WoodSpring Suites Columbia Fort Jackson
Hotel
TownePlace Suites Columbia Northwest/Harbison
Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia I-26
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Columbia - Two Notch
Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Columbia Downtown – the Vista
Hotel
Hampton Inn Columbia I-20 Clemson Road
Hotel
Tony's Nails
Personal care
Glamour Nails
Personal care
King's Beauty Supply
Personal care
Braiding & Weave
Personal care
Jojo's Salon
Personal care
Upscale Cuts & Nails
Personal care
Phat Headz Barber Shop
Personal care
New Lotus Therapy
Personal care
Seven Oaks Animal Hospital
Pet care
Northeast Animal Clinic
Pet care
The Trestle Pet Shop
Pet care
Spears Creek Veterinary Clinic
Pet care
Wild Birds Unlimited
Pet care
Carolina Korean Presbyterian Church
Place of worship
First Calvary Baptist Church
Place of worship
Earlewood Baptist Church
Place of worship
St. Paul Baptist Church
Place of worship
New Life World Ministries
Place of worship
Malone Chapel
Place of worship
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
Place of worship
Imani Temple #84
Place of worship
Foundation Baptist Church
Place of worship
Town of Irmo Town Hall
Public service
United States Post Office
Public service
Deborah B. Barbier, Attorney at Law
Public service
First Citizens Bank
Public service
John C. Calhoun Building
Public service
First Citizens Bank
Public service
The UPS Store
Public service
South Carolina Supreme Court
Public service
Broad River Correctional Institution
Public service
WOW Performing Arts Center
Entertainment
Koger Center for the Arts
Entertainment
Midlands Audio Institute
Entertainment
Myxx Nightlife
Entertainment
Fountain Bleu II
Entertainment
Palmetto Performing Arts
Entertainment
Joseph Simeon Flipper Library
Entertainment
Village Artists
Entertainment
AMC Classic Columbia 10
Entertainment
WOW Performing Arts Center
Entertainment
Koger Center for the Arts
Entertainment
Midlands Audio Institute
Entertainment
Myxx Nightlife
Entertainment
Fountain Bleu II
Entertainment
Palmetto Performing Arts
Entertainment
Joseph Simeon Flipper Library
Entertainment
Village Artists
Entertainment
AMC Classic Columbia 10
Entertainment
Charles R. Drew Wellness Center
Sports
Body Shop X Barbell
Sports
Owens Field Soccer Fields
Sports
Maxcy Gregg Swimming Pool
Sports
W. C. Hawkins Stadium
Sports
Eugene E. Stone III Stadium
Sports
Average rent in Columbia
In Columbia, the average rent is $1,504 per month,
with the average rental size around 1,016 square feet. Most renters here pay between $1,000 - $1,500 , making it the most common rent bracket in the area.
Average rent
$1,504/month
Average rental size
1,016 sqft
Under $1,000
15.6%
$1,001 - $1,500
50.7%
$1,501 - $2,000
22.2%
$2,001 - $2,500
4.8%
$2,501 - $3,000
1.8%
Over $3,000
4.9%
Rent data provided by Yardi® Matrix.
Average utility cost in South Carolina
In South Carolina, renters typically spend around $404 per month on utilities, with costs ranging from $21 for water to $147 for electricity , depending on factors like home size, season, and usage.
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