Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Columbia, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,884
Population
105,621
Renter Mix
38% Rent
Baltimore suburb celebrates diversity and nature.
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Scenic
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Welcome to Columbia, Maryland, located between Baltimore and Washington D.C. This planned community features ten distinct villages, each with its own shopping center, recreational facilities, and network of pathways. Current average rents range from $1,915 for one-bedroom units to $3,236 for four-bedroom homes. The community is home to three lakes—Kittamaqundi, Elkhorn, and Wilde Lake—connected by 80 miles of walking and biking paths. The Merriweather Post Pavilion, an outdoor amphitheater, hosts national touring acts throughout the year.
Columbia's village centers serve as neighborhood hubs, while The Mall in Columbia offers major retailers and dining options. The Columbia Association maintains 23 outdoor pools and several athletic facilities throughout the community. Howard Community College's main campus provides educational opportunities in Town Center. Established in 1967, Columbia has grown into a community of over 104,000 residents, consistently earning recognition as one of the most livable cities in the United States.
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The black-eyed Susan is the Maryland state flower
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Demographics
Median Household Income
$120,200
Average: $143,100
Education
51,691
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
58,513
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Columbia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Columbia, MD is $1,943 for a studio, $1,899 for one bedroom, $2,220 for two bedrooms, and $2,779 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Columbia has increased by 0.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,899/month
766 Sq Ft
House
$3,437/month
2,074 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,290/month
1,201 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,949/month
1,157 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Columbia, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Clemens Crossing Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
543 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
746 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
746 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
611 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
497 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,467 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,287 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,341 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Clark's Elioak Farm
- Browns Bridge Recreation Area
- Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
- Pigtail Recreation Area
- Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum
Transit / Subway
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
- Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.