Quick Facts about Columbia South Carolina
The Greater Columbia area, also known as the Midlands, is comprised of Richland and Lexington counties. Home of the state capital, Columbia, SC is located in the geographic center of the state. All of South Carolina can be reached in just a three hour drive! Whether you'd like to visit the mountains, the beach, or scenic Charleston, you are just a short drive away.
The Midlands area is served by three major interstate systems; I-20, I-26, and I-77. A beltway connects the three interstates.
The population of Richland and Lexington counties is approximately 454,000 residents. projections of the population in the year 2,000 indicate a 12.5% increase with the number of residents reaching 510,000. The Midlands is ranked among the top 20 fastest growing areas in the country.
For additional information about living in the Midlands, here are a few resources:
- Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce: 733-1110
- Greater Columbia Visitors Bureau: 254-0479
- Lexington Chamber of Commerce: 359-6113
| State Symbols of South Carolina... | |
| State Flower | Yellow Jessamine |
| State Bird | Carolina Wren |
| State Songs | "Carolina" and "South Carolina on My Mind" |
| State Fruit | Peach |
| State Tree | Palmetto |
| State Stone | Blue Granite |
| State Gemstone | Amethyst |
| State Dance | The Shag |
| State Animal | White-tail Deer |
| State Fish | Striped Bass |
| State Beverage | Milk |
| Weather in the Midlands (Columbia, South Carolina) (Average Monthly Temperatures (Fahrenheit) |
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| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sept | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| High | 56? | 59? | 67? | 77? | 84? | 89? | 92? | 91? | 85? | 76? | 67? | 59? |
| Low | 33? | 35? | 42? | 50? | 59? | 66? | 70? | 69? | 64? | 50? | 41? | 35? |
- MLS#
304916- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Beautiful well cared for lake front home 175' on water, great kitchen, lots of cabinets plus breakfast room opens to family room, exceptional water...
- MLS#
304908- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Renovated downtown condo w/ hardwoods throughout, granite countertops, transom windows, crown molding & S/S & black appliances. Gated community. HV...
- MLS#
304903- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
Handyman special in Coldstream subdivision. Zoned for award-winning Lexington/Richland District 5 schools. 3 BR, 2.5 Baths. Great Room with vaul...
- MLS#
304901- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
UPGRADES: ZONED DAMPERS UPSTAIRS HVAC/KITCHEN CABINETS/BLINDS/BAY WINDOW IN KITCHEN & MASTER BEDROOM/HARDWOOD FLOORS/SOLID SURFACE COUTNERTOPS/KIT ...
- MLS#
304898- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Need space? Newly renovated 5BR house w/4 full baths & lots of upgrades. 3416 SqFt of heated space, plus a front porch & screen-in-back porch w/a g...
- MLS#
304896- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
RENOVATED WITH REFINISHED HARDWOODS. Large corner lot with azaleas. Lots of detail: Arched room entrance, 6" baseboards. Roof 2010. Termite Bond. N...
- MLS#
304895- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 1 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Well maintained townhome and community. Great floor plan with large Florida room. Quick access to interstate and shopping in the Harbison area. Bra...
- MLS#
304889- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
ONLY 7 MONTH OLD PORTSMOUTH PLAN--SPACIOUS HOME WITHIN COMMUNITY OF THE YEAR FOR 10 YEARS! PRICE IS $10,000 LESS THAN PURCHASE PRICE AND INCLUDES A...
- MLS#
- 304888
- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Welcome Home! This home offers an open floor plan with a formal Dinning room and an eat-in kitchen. The Neighborhood offers just about everything a...
- MLS#
304882- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Stunning home w/lake view from double front porches; 2-story foyer, 2-story great rm opening to scrn prch & patio, catwalk, gorgeous wet bar, grani...
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