Columbia, Maryland

Population 104,129

Columbia is located in Howard County, MD. The population is 104,129, making Columbia the largest city in Howard County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Maryland.

There are 23 public schools in Columbia with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Columbia is moderate , and there are 48 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Columbia is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Columbia property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Columbia include Savage, Fulton and Scaggsville.

Columbia Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 32.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 63.1%

Crime Rate

36.52% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 306
  • Violent Crimes: 476
  • Robbery: 198
  • Burglary: 267
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

65.96% Lower than national avg.
  • 48 offenders in Columbia
  • 4.61 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

338 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 7
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 329

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Columbia, MD and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Columbia's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
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11 Private Schools

Atholton Adventist Academy

Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House

Celebration Christian Academy

Childrens Manor School

Columbia Academy Elementary & Middle School

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Crime view details

48 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Columbia, MD

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,274
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,480
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,824
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,360
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,720

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Environmental Hazards

338 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Columbia, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Columbia, MD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Columbia, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 33.83°
  • February 36.77°
  • March 45.9°
  • April 56.05°
  • May 65.29°
  • June 74.66°
  • July 79.33°
  • August 76.16°
  • September 69.43°
  • October 57.83°
  • November 47°
  • December 41.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Columbia, MD

Earthquakes
Columbia, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Columbia, MD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Columbia, MD has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Columbia, MD has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Columbia, MD: $107,164

Unemployment

Unemployment in Columbia is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 24.26%
White Collar - 75.74%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • John P. Sarbanes
  • Elijah Cummings

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

4 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

2 Libraries view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Columbia, MD

2 Retirement Homes view all

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