Housing in West Columbia, SC
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$220,211
Zillow Rent Index
$1,613
West Columbia vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. West Columbia is highlighted.
Median Home Value
52nd%ilemost expensive$186,200show rank
Median Rent
63rd%ilemost expensive rent$1,092show rank
Rent Burden
82nd%ilehighest rent burden24.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$186,200
Median Rent
$1,092
Total Housing Units
8,818
Vacancy Rate
6.3%
Owner Occupied
56.7%
Renter Occupied
43.3%
Median Property Tax
$1,088
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$919
Housing Types
Single Family65.3%
Multi-Family30.3%
Mobile Home4.5%
The median home value in West Columbia, SC is $186,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for West Columbia is $220,211. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,613/month. About 56.7% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1974. There are 8,818 total housing units.