Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
China Hut
Coffee Shop
Pearl's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Piecewise Coffee Co
Coffee Shop
Skybar Cafe
Coffee Shop
Sweet Cream Co.
Coffee Shop
Drip On Main
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Immaculate Consumption
Coffee Shop
Chocolate Nirvana Bakery & Cafe
Coffee Shop
College Grounds Cafe
Coffee Shop
Cool Beans Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Indah Coffee
Coffee Shop
No Name Deli
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
Waterfall Junction
Water Park
Aquarium Dive
Aquarium
Riverbanks Zoo
Zoo
Cayce Historical Museum
Museum
AMF Park Lanes
Bowling Alley
West Columbia Riverwalk Ampitheater
Theatre Arts
Riverfront Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
EdVenture
Museum
South Carolina State Museum
Museum
AMC Dutch Square 14
Cinema
Trustus
Theatre Arts
Founders Park
Stadium
Tryst
Nightclub
The Black Pearl
Nightclub
The Senate
Nightclub
Koger Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
The Grand
Bowling Alley
Columbia Museum of Art
Museum
The Woody On Main
Nightclub
The Nickelodeon
Cinema
Carolina Coliseum
Stadium
Town Theatre
Theatre Arts
Longstreet Theatre
Theatre Arts
Myxx Nightlife
Nightclub
Capital City Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (31) A-
Jake's Place
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Moe's Southwest Grill
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Hally's Famous Hot Dogs
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rush's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Parkland Cakes
Sweets
Arby's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Ozzie's Country Island
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Müv Fitness
Gym
Granby Fitness Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Personally Fit
Gym
Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center
Community Centre
Groceries (8) C-
Food Sales East
Grocery Store
KJ's Market IGA - West Columbia
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Odaly's Bakery
Bakery
El Mariachi
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Heather's Artisan Bakery
Bakery
Cinnabon
Bakery
BI-LO
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sylvan Food Systems
Grocery Store
Saibaba Wholesale
Grocery Store
Halal International
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Harvest Foods
Grocery Store
Asian Market
Grocery Store
BI-LO
Grocery Store
Nonnah's
Bakery
KJ's Market IGA - Barnyard
Grocery Store
Sweet Temptations Bakery
Bakery
Blue Flour on Main
Bakery
Parks (32) B
Eric Fowler Community Park
Park
Rosamounda Percell-Butler Park
Park
Pineview DYB
Park
Saluda Factory Historic District
Park
B Avenue Park
Park
3 Rivers Greenway
Park
TLC Memorial Park
Park
Douglas Reeves Community Park
Park
Henry C. Moore Park
Park
Granby Gardens Park
Park
Guignard Park
Park
Enabling Playground
Playground
Carraway Community Park
Park
WMJ Cayce Memorial Park
Park
The Esplanade at CanalSide
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Sunnyside Park
Park
3 Rivers Greenway
Park
Granby Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Marshall Park
Park
Columbia Historic District I
Park
Finlay Park
Park
Shops (39) A+
Dollar General
Discount Store
Kimbrell's Furniture
Furniture
Batteries Plus Bulbs
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
DNG
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Fancy Nails
Beauty
Cato
Clothing
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Beauty Shop
Beauty
Mrs. Good Foot
Beauty
Uniform Advantage
Clothing
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Super Dollar
Convenience Store
Supply Depot
Clothing
Micro Advantage
Electronics
Speedway
Convenience Store
Classic Furniture
Furniture
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Convenience Store
Carolina Pottery
Houseware
iTech Connections
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Pitt Stop
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.4% take public transportation in West Columbia.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Columbia
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.4% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in West Columbia is 96/100 - which is 3% higher than South Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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crime F

West Columbia crime rates are 6,257 per 100k, which is 123% higher than South Carolina
Property Crime
5,523 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
734 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in West Columbia is $44,282 - which is 6% lower than South Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$44,282 F
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Sandhills Pediatrics
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sunset Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Columbia Fire Department
Fire Station
Doctors Care
Doctor
Davis Orthodontics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lexington Medical Center
Hospital
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Three Rivers Behavioral Health
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Brookland Cayce Medical Practice
Doctor
Dr Sherry Powell
Dentist
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Columbia Family Dentistry
Dentist
Three Rivers Midlands
Hospital
Lexington Family Practice West Columbia
Doctor
Privilege Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Affordable Dentues
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Lexington Medical Center Saluda Pointe
Clinic
Garlitz Dentistry
Dentist
Agapé Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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housing A+

West Columbia home prices are $156,200 - which is 9% higher than South Carolina
Home Price
$156,200 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
16% A
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools D

The West Columbia graduation rate is 80% - which is 2% lower than South Carolina
School Test Scores
45% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (17) F
Brookland Cayce Grammar School No. 1
Northside Middle
Saluda River Academy For The Arts
East Point Academy
Riverbank Elementary
Glenforest School
Colonial Christian Academy
Pineview Elementary
Sc Connections Academy
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Sc Virtual Charter School
Claude A. Taylor Elementary
Springdale Elementary
H. B. Rhame Elementary
Covenant Christian Academy
St. Andrews Middle
R. Earle Davis Early Childhood Center For Technology
R. H. Fulmer Middle
Columbia Adventist Academy
Logan Elementary
St Peters Catholic School
Edward E. Taylor Elementary
Oak Grove Elementary
Cayce Elementary
Sandel Elementary
High Schools (6) F
Glenforest School
Colonial Christian Academy
Sc Connections Academy
South Carolina Virtual Charter School
Sc Virtual Charter School
Brookland-Cayce Senior High
Airport High
Gray Collegiate Academy
Gray Collegiate Academy
Midlands Middle College
South Carolina Science Academy
Lexington Two Innovation Center
Northside Christian Academy
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ratings F

West Columbia has an overall rating of 30% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes F
User Surveys (0)
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  • West Columbia has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • West Columbia crime rates are 123% 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.
      West Columbia
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      South Carolina
      93

      7% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Columbia? West Columbia crime rates are 6,257, which are 123% higher than South Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,257 per 100k people

      169% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 16

      169% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      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
      2%

      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
      Home Ownership
      58%

      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
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      45%

      7% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      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.
      Overall user rating
      30%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      30%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      n/a%

      0 total surveys

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