Columbia began with the idea that a city could enhance its residents' quality of Life. Creator and developer James W. Rouse saw the new community in terms of human values, rather than merely economics and engineering. Opened in 1967, Columbia was intended to not only eliminate the inconveniences of then-current subdivision design, but also eliminate racial, religious and class segregation. Columbia has consistently ranked in the top 10 of CNN Money's Best Places to Live in the United States. In 2020, Columbia was ranked as the 5th best place to live in the U.S.
An attractive mix of old and new homes
Village Center shopping and dining
Art festivals and events
Diverse Culture
Columbia Lakefront and Columbia Town Center
I’ve lived in Columbia for 11 years and it is one of the best planned cities to live in Maryland. The mix of small and mid-sized homes in each village makes Columbia stand out. Columbia Mall, Columbia Town Center and Columbia’s several park/lakes are some places to visit in Columbia.
Columbia has many excellent private and public-school options. The High School Districts are as follows:
River Hill
Atholton High
Wilde Lake High
Long Reach High
Oakland Mills High
Howard High
Hammond High
Glenelg Country School (Private)
Visit www.hcpss.org or www.greatschools.org to get more information and ratings for the schools.
105,086 people live in Columbia, where the median age is 38.9 and the average individual income is $54,634. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Median Age
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Average individual Income
There's plenty to do around Columbia, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Qaffee House, Simply Desserts, and The Boutique By ShimmySista.
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| Dining | 1.03 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.49 miles | 11 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 2.71 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.36 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.11 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.13 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.39 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.26 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Columbia has 40,937 households, with an average household size of 2.55. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Columbia do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 105,086 people call Columbia home. The population density is 3,290.78 and the largest age group is between 25 and 64 years old. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Total Population
Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.
Median Age
Men vs Women
Population by Age Group
0-9 Years
10-17 Years
18-24 Years
25-64 Years
65-74 Years
75+ Years
Education Level
Total Households
Average Household Size
Average individual Income
Households with Children
With Children: 12,316 (30%)
Without Children: 28,621 (70%)
Marital Status
Blue vs White Collar Workers
Blue Collar: 4%
White Collar: 96%
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