West Columbia, South Carolina · ZIP 29169

West Columbia — ZIP 29169

West Columbia (29169) scores 44/100 — Below Average for South Carolina. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $232K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100

Typical home value$232K

Median rent$1,678/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

$232K

Median Rent

$1,678/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 19 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

5,264

Violent Crime

724

Property Crime

4,540

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lexington 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
Gray Collegiate Academy	06–12	935	67%	83%
East Point Academy	PK–08	724	49%	64%
Riverbank Elementary	PK–05	996	47%	41%
Saluda River Academy for the Arts	PK–05	400	42%	42%
South Carolina Virtual Charter School	KG–12	2,180	30%	55%
Northside Middle	06–08	528	24%	28%

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

21,342

Median Income

$57K

Homeownership

53%

Median Age

38.9 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 29169 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. 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 29169 has a school score of 66/100. 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 29169 is approximately $232K. 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 29169 in West Columbia has an overall NeighborScore of 44/100. 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.