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Columbia, MO

Ranked among the Top 10 College Town, the University of Missouri plays a major role in Columbia’s economy and culture and is a big reason why the city has repeated appearances on the Top 100 Best Places to Live. Well-manicured parks, good cuisine, shopping choices and nightspots help give Columbia a distinct vibe and sophistication, and luxuries include a strong healthcare system, thriving downtown and an award-winning MKT Trail for hiking and biking.

 

 

Columbia Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Columbia

Median Household Income
$48,573
Median Home Value
$199,183
Housing Affordability Index
121
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
16.90%
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Education & Career Opportunities In Columbia

Unemployment Rate
3.70%
Total Businesses
5086
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
53.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
64.90%
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Food Scene in Columbia

47.40%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
29.70
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
56.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,038.00

Love Where You Live In Columbia

Volunteerism Rate
19.90%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
53.70%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
7.20%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
45.10
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Health in Columbia

92.80%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
17.90%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.49
25.90%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months
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Where to Live Now In Columbia

Average Mortgage Amount
$700.54
Median Rent
$666
45.80%
Of Homes Owned
54.20%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Columbia

10.90%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
13.40%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
14.80%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
19.70%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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