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Columbia, SC Housing Market

Population: 422,117 (2024 ACS estimate). 4,019 housing units permitted in the last 12 months.

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Source: MLS closed sales and listings for Columbia, SC.

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Population

422,117

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B01003) — Richland County

Median Household Income

$64K

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B19013) — Richland County

Renter-Occupied Homes

39.7%

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates (B25003) — Richland County

Migration — Richland County

Avg income of movers (latest year): in $58K · out $59K

IRS Statistics of Income, County-to-County Migration Data (through 2023)

Unemployment Rate — Richland County

Most recent month is preliminary and subject to revision

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (through Sep '26)

New Construction Permits — Richland County

4,019 housing units permitted in the last 12 months (+39% vs the prior 12 months) — 1,752 in 5+ unit buildings

U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey (through Aug '26)

Richland County market

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