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Columbia, Missouri · ZIP 65202

Columbia — ZIP 65202

Crime DataSchools

Columbia (65202) scores 58/100 — Fair for Columbia. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $284K.

58OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share16%
Property crime share84%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100
Typical home value$284K
Median rent$1,381/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$284K

Median Rent

$1,381/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

3,664

Violent Crime

618

Property Crime

3,046

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Boone County, Missouri (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
MIDWAY HEIGHTS ELEM.PK–05251
67%
57%
TWO MILE PRAIRIE ELEM.KG–05125
37%
42%
PARKADE ELEM.PK–05359
20%
32%
OAKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08589
19%
24%
JOHN B. LANGE MIDDLE06–08510
15%
21%
ELIOT BATTLE ELEMENTARYKG–05344
12%
25%
DERBY RIDGE ELEM.PK–05323
12%
20%
ALPHA HART LEWISPK–05468
10%
18%
MURIEL BATTLE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,492
9%
37%
BLUE RIDGE ELEM.PK–05453
7%
17%
CENTER FOR EARLY LRNING-NORTHPK–PK458Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

47,543

Median Income

$72K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 65202 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 65202 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 65202 is approximately $284K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 65202 in Columbia has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.