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#
311861- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
Great Location, minutes from freeway & Harbison Blvd, nice hardwoods, familyroom, with large fenced rear yard.
- MLS#
311855- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
- MLS#
311854- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
This 4 bedroom ranch is on a quiet cul-de-sac nd a very big lot. Enjoy views of Cary Lake from the deck! The kitchen is wide open to the den, and...
- MLS#
311853- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 7
- Baths:
- 5 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
BEAUTIFUL COLONIAL STYLE HOME LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO THE HISTORIC HAMPTON HOME BUILT IN 1896 AND GARDENS. LOTS OF PRIVACY WITH PROPERTY BACKING INTO ...
- MLS#
311849- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Great all brick ranch home with two car garage and fenced in private back yard with patio and shed! Newer carpet, fresh paint and new light fixtur...
- MLS#
311841- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Walk to USC/5 Points. Nice newer brick home, open floor plan, large fenced backyard w/patio. Lot can be accessed from street behind (Stark St)throu...
- MLS#
311837- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 2 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Owner is Real Estate Agent. Call for Appointment 803-738-8008.R
- MLS#
311836- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 3 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Beautifully maintained WF home. Master & 2 addl. BR's on main. All hardwoods, tile kitchen floor with quartz counters-Main: family room walks out t...
- MLS#
311834- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
Great floorplan in excellent neighborhood. This home is move-in ready. All natural colors with formals that include dining and living or office s...
- MLS#
311833- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
- MLS#
311826- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Granite countertops, tiled backsplash, stainless appliances, fridge included and new microwave, hardwoods in kitchen, foyer and hallway. Tiled flo...
- MLS#
311825- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Adorable brick home in great location. Nice hardwood floors, spacious light, bright kitchen w/ gas stove, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, solid surf...
- MLS#
311819- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS MARK KINSEY BUILT CLASSIC ON HUGE MANICURED LOT! Unbelievable price for Regatta with Lake Access and so very close in! Class sh...
- MLS#
311815- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
3 bedroom, 2 bath home. 2 story. Master bedroom on main level. GR/DR combo. 1 car garage. Corner lot. Fenced backyard.
- MLS#
311814- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Custom Home in small all custom neighborhood. Master Plus 2 other bedrooms down. 2 large bedrooms up along w/oversized bonus room. Open floorplan i...
- MLS#
311813- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
LUXURY ALL BRICK HOME BOASTS QUIET CUL DE SAC LIVING 5 MINUTES FROM THE VISTA. PRIVATE COURTYARD, BRICK AND WROUGHT IRON FENCE WITH STONE GARDEN PA...
- MLS#
311811- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
GREAT HOME FOR UNDER $100k! OPEN FLOOR PLAN WITH HIGH CEILINGS IN THE GREAT ROOM,BUILT-IN ENTERTAINMENT CENTER WITH BOOKCASES & FIREPLACE. ADDITON...
- MLS#
311807- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
This property is 2584 sqft. featuring 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. 5th bedroom is in the basement. Could be used as a media or bonus room. Interio...
- MLS#
311806- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Great new home featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open floorplan. Features upgraded cabinets, upgraded appliances, and granite countertops. ...
- MLS#
311803- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
This charming Charleston-style 4BR/3.5BA home offers a lg enticing kitch & nook, spacious LR, hdwd flrs in frml DR plus high ceils & crown molding ...
- MLS#
311800- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Very nice custom built brick home, many upgrades. This brick home has a nice floor plan, den w/FP, Florida room overlooking a low maintenance backy...
- MLS#
311799- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Great new home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open floorplan. Features upgraded cabinets, upgraded appliances, and granite countertops...
- MLS#
311798- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Great new home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and an open floorplan. Features upgraded cabinets, upgraded appliances, and granite countertops...
- MLS#
311795- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Loved & well-cared for, this brick home has new vinyl windows, hardwoods under carpet. The spacious kitchen is great for entertaining, while the sc...
- MLS#
311790- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
Unbelievable! Must see this Charleston style beauty! Plantation shutters thru-out, marble entry leads to formal Dining Room with heavy molding & ...
- MLS#
311788- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Well kept brick home w/garage. Large eat-in kitchen, hardwood in living room & under carpet throughout. Move-in condition.
- MLS#
311787- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 1
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
1 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM, PROPERTY LOCATED IN GATED COMMUNITY, KITCHEN, LIVING ROOM, BALCONY. BRING ALL OFFERS.
- MLS#
311786- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Wonderful 2 story brick home in quiet Hampton Ridge on a beautiful corner lot. Home has hardwood floors, smooth ceilings, big rooms, and a great f...
- MLS#
311784- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Adorable move-in ready bungalow with loads of charm. Refinished HW floors, smooth 9' ceilings, picture molding. Both formals plus an enclosed sunro...
- MLS#
311782- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 2 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Enjoy luxury and elegance in 5 bed, 3.5 bath traditional Heathwood home. A grand foyer with a curved stair case invites you back in time, while the...
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