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#
284685- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- N/A
- Baths:
- N/A / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Enjoy Gamecock football in style! Touchdown Zone 2, Cockaboose #14 includes 5 parking spaces & 50 guest passes per game. Rooftop deck looks at Stad...
- MLS#
201583- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 1
- Baths:
- N/A / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Building is an old Fort Jackson building. Not liveable without complete make over. Value is in land only. Possible Lease purchase or owner financing
- 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#
309417- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Heathwood/Melrose Heights...Classic Shandon style home*Original owner is ready to sell*House has been very well maintained, but it's time for a new...
- MLS#
307090- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Large front porch, Sunken family room with fireplace; eat-in kitchen, brand new carpet; large fence back. Real nice home for the money
- MLS#
307105- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Updated home for great price in Rosewood.
- MLS#
307108- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Bungalow on corner lot in Rosewood. Renovated in 2006. Great starter home for college student. Minutes from downtown, USC, and Midlands Tech.
- MLS#
306946- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 1
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
The newly updated Briargate Condos is a gated community with two pools, a fitness center, a media center available to reserve, and minutes from I20...
- MLS#
308901- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 1 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Super Cute house with MELROSE HEIGHTS charm. This home features a renovated kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinets, and S/S appliances. ...
- MLS#
299432- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 1
- Baths:
- 1 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
Ground Floor unit, fresh paint, very clean, fridge 2 years old, new counter tops and hardware for cabinets.
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