Columbia, MD
Howard County County · Maryland
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City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Columbia based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Columbia
National Avg
Maryland Avg
Population: 73Income: 86Home Value: 48Safety: 50Education: 64Median Age: 65Climate: 50Cost of Living: 93
Quick Stats
Population
105,871
2023 ACS
Median Income
$129,173
2023
Median Home Value
$480,300
2023
Median Rent
$1,998
2023
Median Age
39.1
Unemployment
4.5%
Cost of Living Index
185.2
100 = national avg
Columbia, MD is a city in Howard County County, Maryland. With a population of 105,871, it is one of the communities in Maryland. The median household income is $129,173. The median home value is $480,300, and the median rent is $1,998. Explore the data categories below for detailed statistics about Columbia.
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