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Living in Columbia

Columbia has an average Walk Score of 35 with 129,272 residents.

Columbia has minimal public transportation and does not have many bike lanes.

The most walkable Columbia neighborhoods are University Hills, Martin Luther King and Shandon.

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35 Walk Score of Columbia, SC

Columbia is a Car-Dependent city

Most errands require a car.

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Panera Bread

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Woodland Park

Most errands require a car in Columbia.

Columbia Apartments for Rent

Columbia Neighborhoods

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Population

1 University Hills 84 - 48 2,514
2 Martin Luther King 81 - 50 1,135
3 Shandon 75 - 63 4,498
4 Sherwood Forest 74 - 53 602
5 Historic Waverly 72 - 50 706
6 Wales Garden 68 - 49 915
7 University of South Carolina 66 - 50 5,702
8 Central Rosewood 60 - 48 1,881
9 Eva P. Trezevant 59 - 51 510
10 Lyon Street 58 - 43 1,340
11 Elmwood Park 53 - 47 1,095
12 Hollywood - Rosehill 53 - 53 1,360
13 Druid Hills 52 - 39 655
14 Edgewood 51 - 47 543
15 Melrose Heights 49 - 52 1,459
16 Forest Hills 48 - 39 706
17 Cottontow - Bellevue 47 - 51 556
18 The Congaree Vista 47 - 39 1,506
19 Windemere Springs 46 - 35 523
20 Seminary Ridge 45 - 38 580
21 Pinehurst 44 - 44 1,416
22 Rochelle Heights - Victory Garden 44 - 36 503
23 Fairwold Acres 43 - 37 536
24 Heathwood West 43 - 46 583
25 Belmont 42 - 35 1,813
26 College Place 41 - 36 1,697
27 South Kilbourne 40 - 44 3,469
28 Midland Terrace 40 - 42 764
29 Booker Washington Heights 35 - 38 973
30 North College Place 35 - 36 619
31 Colonial Park 35 - 34 2,084
32 Bradley 32 - 25 1,423
33 Gregg Park 29 - 31 557
34 Meadowfield 28 - 36 1,206
35 East Lake 27 - 33 749
36 Earlewood 27 - 27 2,198
37 Belvedere 26 - 31 1,317
38 Hyatt Park 25 - 21 3,438
39 North Columbia 19 - 27 2,550
40 St. Marks Wood 16 - 23 585
41 Skyland 13 - 21 971
42 Bethel-Bishop-Chappell 13 - 32 562
43 Hampton's Grant 2 - 23 1,019

Eating & Drinking

There are about 600 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in Columbia.

People in Columbia can walk to an average of 0.0 restaurants, bars and coffee shops in 5 minutes.

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Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel

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Starbucks

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0 Transit Score of Columbia, SC

Columbia has Minimal Transit

It is possible to get on a bus. Find Columbia apartments for rent on Redfin.

Public Transit Routes

Columbia has minimal public transportation and about 31 bus lines.

Transit Time

The map above shows how far you can travel in 30 minutes from Columbia on public transit.

Neighborhood Guides

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Sherry Chesnutt

I have made Columbia my home for more than 30 years. I love living here and enjoy all the amenities Columbia has to offer. If you do need a break, you’ll find both the beach and the mountains are short drives away. As you know, Buying or Selling a home is one of the biggest transactions you will ever make and I will do my best to ensure a smooth transition. I am dedicated to making this process easy for you. 803-261-2946

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Panera Bread

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Woodland Park

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Brennen School

35 Bike Score of Columbia, SC

Columbia is Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure.

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Brennen School

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Cantina 76 on Main

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Kilbourne Park Baptist Church

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Bethel United Methodist Church

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Hand Middle School

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Sumter Street Theater

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The USC Horseshoe

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Darla Moore School Of Business

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Rosewood Market & Deli

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Dreher High School

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Hampton Hill Athletic Club

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Marble Slab Creamery

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Dunkin' Donuts

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Za's on Devine

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