Question 1

Is 29169 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29169 in West Columbia has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the West Columbia city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 29169 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 29169?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29169 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 29169. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 29169 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in West Columbia. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 29169?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 29169 is approximately $228K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 29169 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 29169 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 29169 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 29169 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for West Columbia. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 29169 scores similarly to the middle tier of West Columbia neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

West Columbia — ZIP 29169

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Saluda River Academy for the Arts	PK–05	—	—	—
Northside Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Riverbank Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
East Point Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
South Carolina Virtual Charter School	KG–12	—	—	—
Gray Collegiate Academy	06–12	—	—	—