Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Entertainment (3) B
Through the fire Studios
Art Gallery
National Watch and Clock Museum
Museum
Turkey Hill Experience
Attraction
Musselman/Vesta Furnace Office Building
Museum
Marietta Restoration Associates
Museum
Susquehanna Stage
Theatre Arts
Susquehanna Stage Company
Theatre Arts
Field of Screams
Theme Park
Food and Drink (5) F
Roses Deli & more
Deli
Columbia Kettle Works
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burning Bridge Restaurant
Bar
Burning Bridge Tavern
Bar
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Paris Pub
Bar
River Street Cafe
Bar
Shank's Tavern
Bar
McCleary's Public House
Bar
American Legion
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Prudhomme's Lost Cajun Kitchen
Health Food
Giant
Grocery Store
Parks (6) A+
Jansen Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Glatfelter Memorial Field
Park
Columbia River Park
Park
Chickies Rock County Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Chickies Rock County Park Chickies Creek Day Use Area
Park
Highpoint Park
Park
Ironville Park
Park
Chickies Rock County Park Furnace Road Day-Use Area
Park
Chickies Rock County Park: Marietta River Access & Boat Launch
Park
Lake Grubb Nature Park
Park
Flanagan Park
Park
Marietta War Memorial Park
Park
Falcon Ridge Park
Park
Washington Borough Park
Park
Daniel's Den
Playground
Silver Spring Park
Park
Daniel's Den
Playground
Klines Run Park
Park
Native Lands Park
Park
Lackard Park
Park
Samuel S. Lewis State Park
Park
Shops (13) A-
Cooper's Comics & Collectibles
Books
Sticky Fraphics LLC
Interior Decoration
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
columbia discount computers
Electronics
Royer's Flowers and Gifts
Florist
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Burning Bridge Antique Market
Furniture
Shupp's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Peerless Hardware
Home Improvement
Tollbooth Antiques
Furniture
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Holiday Hair
Hairdresser
T-Mobile
Electronics
Sunoco
Convenience Store
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Rutter’s
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Rutter's
Convenience Store
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Mobil Antiques
Gift Shop
Turkey Hill
Convenience Store
Rutter's
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Columbia.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
4.0% D+
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Columbia is 95/100 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C-

Columbia crime rates are 2,269 per 100k, which is 29% higher than Pennsylvania
Property Crime
1,908 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
361 crimes per 100k C-
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employment D+

The median income in Columbia is $41,607 - which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
Med. Household Income
$41,607 F
Unemployment Rate
3.2% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Align Pregnancy Services Columbia
Clinic
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Twin Rose
Clinic
Lancaster General Health Columbia
Clinic
Columbia 1 Fire Company
Fire Station
Wrightsville Steam Fire and Hose Company Number 1 Station Number 41
Fire Station
Hillcrest Pharmacy & Compounding of Lancaster
Pharmacy
Penn State Health Medical Group - Prospect
Doctor
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Twin Rose
Clinic
LG Health Physicians Family Medicine Susquehanna
Clinic
Mountville Fire Company
Fire Station
Mountville Family Practice
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A+

Columbia home prices are $125,300 - which is 25% lower than Pennsylvania
Home Price
$125,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D-

The Columbia graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (3) D-
Park El Sch
Columbia Ms
Little People Daycare
Wrightsville El Sch
Farmdale El Sch
Sonlight River Brethren School
Donegal Intermediate School
Susquehanna Waldorf School
Eastern York Ms
Mountville El Sch
Dayspring Christian Academy
High Schools (2) F
Columbia Hs
Prospect Grove High School
Sonlight River Brethren School
Eastern York Hs
Dayspring Christian Academy
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ratings D+

Columbia has an overall rating of 57% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes F
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Columbia Area Facts

  • Columbia has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Columbia crime rates are 29% higher than the Pennsylvania average
  • Cost of living in Columbia is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average

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Columbia, PA: Enjoyable, Quiet Living 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Columbia, Pennsylvania is a lovely spot located in one of the most beautiful scenic parts of Pennsylvania. Absolutely one of the best areas in the state. I have been living in Columbia for just shy of 7 years now and I truly love life here. While it's true that our schools could ...Read More use a bit of an upgrade and our job market could be in a little better shape, our community will rally together and make these things happen. It's how things always are. The people here are wonderful and care about the life they have here, and they care about leaving a good legacy for their children and their children's children. The weather here is wonderful practically year long. We have many lovely, well-landscaped homes and neighborhoods. We are not fancy around here but we do take pride in where we live and in what we have.


Come visit Colombia and enjoy the Lancaster City Food Tours, Gene's Amish tours, the National Watch & Clock Museum, the Dancing Bear Boutique art gallery and gift shop, and all the beautiful nature that rural Pennsylvania has to offer. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Columbia? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Jansen Park
      Rotary Park
      Glatfelter Memorial Field
      Columbia River Park
      Chickies Rock County Park
      Fairview Park
      Chickies Rock County Park Chickies Creek Day Use Area
      Highpoint Park

      Entertainment

      Through the fire Studios
      National Watch and Clock Museum
      Turkey Hill Experience
      Musselman/Vesta Furnace Office Building
      Marietta Restoration Associates
      Susquehanna Stage
      Susquehanna Stage Company
      Field of Screams

      Food & Drink

      Roses Deli & more
      Columbia Kettle Works
      Subway
      Burger King
      Dairy Queen
      McDonald's
      Burning Bridge Restaurant
      Burning Bridge Tavern

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Columbia? Of all people who commute, 4.0% take public transportation in Columbia.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Columbia? The cost of living in Columbia is 95/100 - which is 3% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Columbia
      95

      5% less expensive than average

      Pennsylvania
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Columbia? Columbia crime rates are 2,269, which are 29% higher than Pennsylvania
      Total Crime
      2,269 per 100k people

      2% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 45

      2% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      D+ Employment

      What is the median income in Columbia? The median income in Columbia is $41,607 which is 24% lower than Pennsylvania.
      Median household income
      $41,60725% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,57114% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      32% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Columbia a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Columbia home prices? Columbia home prices are $125,300 - which is 25% lower than Pennsylvania
      Median home value
      $125,30032% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8886% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      19% lower than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Columbia have good schools? The Columbia graduation rate is 76% - which is 12% lower than Pennsylvania
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      9% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      18% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      8% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Columbia a good place to live? Columbia has an overall rating of 57% from 3 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      3 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      26%

      2 total surveys

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