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Columbia, Tennessee · ZIP 38401

Columbia — ZIP 38401

Crime DataSchools

Columbia (38401) scores 57/100 — Fair for Tennessee. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $377K.

57OUT 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 share20%
Property crime share80%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency19%
Avg reading proficiency23%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100
Typical home value$377K
Median rent$1,582/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

$377K

Median Rent

$1,582/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

1,295

Violent Crime

296

Property Crime

999

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Maury County, Tennessee (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
J E Woodard ElementaryPK–04581
52%
47%
J. R. Baker ElementaryPK–04283
37%
32%
Spring Hill High School09–12907
19%
35%
R Howell ElementaryPK–04587
18%
20%
Riverside ElementaryPK–04380
17%
22%
J. Brown ElementaryPK–04336
17%
12%
Highland Park ElementaryPK–04308
17%
17%
Whitthorne Middle School05–08951
15%
17%
Columbia Central High School09–121,401
9%
17%
E. A. Cox Middle School05–08626
8%
13%
Virtual Academy of Maury County07–1257
5%
25%
Northfield Academy09–1274Not 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

66,696

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

38.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38401 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 38401 has a school score of 49/100. 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 38401 is approximately $377K. 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 38401 in Columbia has an overall NeighborScore of 57/100. 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.