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In December 2008, the average sales price of a single family home in Columbia was $180,706. However, the average home value during that time was estimated to be $193,759, indicating the opportunity for homebuyers to get good bargain for these homes. The possibility of getting an affordable home has been enhanced as the estimated home value in February 2009 was determined to be $160,467. At the last count, there are 4,383 homes for sale in the city, composed mainly of resale properties. About 11% of these homes are foreclosed properties and newly constructed houses. About 47% of the 46,584 households in the city are renting the houses they live in, while only 41% own the properties they live in. The average monthly rate is $710 while the city’s vacancy rate is identified to be 10%.

Columbia, South Carolina - The Capital of Southern Hospitality

Columbia is the capital city of the state of South Carolina and is the county seat of Richland County. The city derived its name from explorer Christopher Columbia and has an estimated population of 124,900. It is located in the central part of the state, along the banks of the Congaree River, and is known as one of the best cities in the country to live and retire in. Recent revitalization efforts have spurred the growth and development of the city, especially in its downtown area. The economy of Columbia highly diversified and among its large industries are services, health care, manufacturing, and financial services. Being the state capital, the state government remains its top employer, followed by Palmetto Health, the University of South Carolina, SCANA, United Parcel Service, Square D, Michelin, and International Paper. Other large companies that contribute to the city’s economic stability are Honeywell, Westinghouse Electric, Bose Corp. Technology, Pirelli Cables, Collexis Holdings Inc., Nelson Mullins, First Citizen Bank, South Carolina Bank and Trust, and Wilbur Smith Associates. Columbia is also home to Fort Jackson, which is the second largest training installation of the U.S. Army. Apart from the University of South Carolina, there are several institutions of higher education located in the city. These include Benedict College, Allen University, Columbia International University, Columbia College, Midlands Technical College, and Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary.

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