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Columbia, South Carolina · ZIP 29203

Columbia — ZIP 29203

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Columbia (29203) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Columbia. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $133K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby12

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index77/100
Typical home value$133K
Median rent$1,319/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

$133K

Median Rent

$1,319/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

6,626

Violent Crime

1,293

Property Crime

5,333

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Richland County, South Carolina (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
W.J. Keenan High09–12675
57%
77%
Eau Claire High09–12542
27%
67%
Forest Heights ElementaryPK–05435
22%
22%
J. P. Thomas ElementaryPK–05346
22%
22%
Arden ElementaryPK–05216
22%
17%
A. J. Lewis Greenview ElementaryPK–05358
17%
17%
Edward E. Taylor ElementaryPK–05217
17%
22%
Carolina School for InquiryPK–06114
15%
35%
Hyatt Park ElementaryPK–05317
12%
12%
Palmetto Achievement Center for Excellence Academy02–08216
8%
17%
Heyward Gibbes Middle06–08252
7%
17%
Alcorn Middle06–08381
5%
18%

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.

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Demographics

Population

40,811

Median Income

$46K

Homeownership

49%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29203 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 29203 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 29203 is approximately $133K. 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 29203 in Columbia has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.