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#
311602- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Great brick home. Lovely hardwood floors thru-out. Formal Living & Dining Room. Kitchen opens onto family room w/ FP. Tile kitchen & baths. Replace...
- MLS#
311598- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Immaculately maintained home, all one level low maintenance living! Large great room/family room,eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances,large mas...
- MLS#
286580- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Like new home with open floor plan. Move-in ready home backs up to woods & is located minutes from Ft Jackson & Sandhills in Award Winning Richland...
- MLS#
286785- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
It's hard to find an all brick home this size at this low of a price! Large lot, , large two bedroom, one bathroom house, with a beautiful fireplac...
- MLS#
286806- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Lexington/Richland Five
MOVE IN CONDITION! GOOD LOCATION, GOOD SCHOOLS. RIGHT OFF I-26. NICE YARD WITH BEAUTIFUL INGROUND POOL AND DECK. SPRINKLERS FRONT AND BACK. LOTS OF...
- MLS#
286810- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
WOW factor!! New neutral carpet/paint. Custom drapes. New dishwasher & kitchen hardware. Absolute move-in condition on beautiful courtyard. El...
- MLS#
311593- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
- MLS#
310936- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Your Client will LOVE this unit-Immaculate 3rd floor unit, ready to move in.Many updates-wet bar in foyer w/ marble c-top, hardwoods throughout mos...
- MLS#
305888- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Sold As Is, where is, inspections are a courtesy only at buyer's expense. Appliances/systems are not guaranteed to work. Large corner lot with a ...
- MLS#
305891- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
JUST LIKE NEW! GREAT LOCATION ON QUIET CIRCLE. SELLER INCLUDING 2 YEAR HOME WARRANTY, NO WORRY ABOUT WINDOW TREATMENTS, JUST MOVE RIGHT IN!AWARD WI...
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