Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
West Columbia
West Columbia, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$866
Population
4,066
Renter Mix
28% Rent
Experience the best of small-town and big-city living
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Located at the intersection of Routes 35 and 36, West Columbia is a primarily residential city in Brazoria County. Brazos Avenue is West Columbia’s main commercial corridor consisting of independent shops, museums, restaurants, salons, and more. West Columbia is a small town with a warm community, which bonds over special events such as the First Capital Festival and the Flag Retirement Ceremony.
Once the Republic of Texas’ capital, West Columbia contains a rich history. The Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site and the Columbia Historical Museum both showcase pieces of West Columbia’s storied past. Nearby access to the Brazos River, Brazos Bend State Park, and Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge lend a host of opportunities for outdoor adventure near West Columbia. Destinations like Galveston and Downtown Houston are just an hour’s drive from West Columbia as well.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,791
Average: $87,525
Education
543
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,724
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
West Columbia has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
10%
Other Education
90%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in West Columbia, TX is $1,093 for a studio, $866 for one bedroom, $952 for two bedrooms, and $770 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in West Columbia has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$866/month
611 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly West Columbia, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
West Columbia Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
709 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
889 Students
Public
Grades 9
Public
Grades 6-12
889 Students
Public
Grades 9
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site
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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.