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Columbia, MO

Ranked among the Top 10 College Town, the University of Missouri plays a major role in Columbia’s economy and culture and is a big reason why the city has repeated appearances on the Top 100 Best Places to Live. Well-manicured parks, good cuisine, shopping choices and nightspots help give Columbia a distinct vibe and sophistication, and luxuries include a strong healthcare system, thriving downtown and an award-winning MKT Trail for hiking and biking.

 

 

Quick Facts About Columbia, MO

Average Commute
15 minutes
Median Home Value
$273,349
Median Household Income
$63,670
Total Population
128,804
Median Property Tax
$2,471
Median Monthly Rent
$797

Weather in Columbia, MO

Average Temperatures

66 high / 46 low

Average Annual Rainfall

46 in

Average Annual Snowfall

15 in

Quick Facts about Columbia, Missouri

Median Home Value
$233,590
Median Property Tax
$2,471
Total Population
129,802
Average Commute
15 min
Median Household Income
$65,027
Median Monthly Rent
$790

Map of Columbia, MO

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