Columbia, SC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 46,050 housing units in Columbia.
This represents a 24.7% growth from 36,928 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 46,004 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 46 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Columbia is about 45.5%.
Columbia's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 8.6%.
Average household size is 2.21 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Columbia were built after 1964.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.80% |
| One Bedroom | 17.60% |
| Two Bedrooms | 35.50% |
| Three Bedrooms | 32.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.34 |
| Median year structure was built | 1959 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $98,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $84,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.1 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $462 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.30% |
| Second Mortgage | 8.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 49.90% |
| Debt Free | 31.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.2% |
