Columbia, MD
Living in Columbia
Bikeability44
Walkability37
Commute30
Public Transit55
Affordability19
Public Safety64
Airports93
Hospitals24
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
104kPopulation+5.6k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
63%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian13%
Black26%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate13%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$108kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K9%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K or more17%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts61%
Military1%
Sales and office17%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$378kMedian Home Value-$8.1k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$360 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached27%
1 unit, detached38%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197931%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K29%
$400K to $499K21%
$500K to $749K18%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas40%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Columbia
United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Howard County27
Property Crime in Columbia
United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Howard County35
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton69%
Donald Trump24%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 7 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Columbia
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Columbia, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Columbia, MD
Julia Brown Montessori School
0 miles, E
Nurturing Nest Montessori
1 miles, NE
Bryant Woods Montessori Childrens House
1 miles, N
Columbia Montessori School
2 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Columbia, MD
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
9 miles, NE
Capitol Technology University
11 miles, S
Coppin State University
13 miles, NE
Bowie State University
14 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Columbia, MD
Howard County General Hospital
2 miles, NW
Laurel Regional Medical Center
8 miles, S
Spring Grove Hospital Center
9 miles, NE
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
11 miles, NE