Quick Facts about Columbia South Carolina - Page 38
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? |
317 Indigo Springs Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
The Summit - Indigo Springs
Residential
Location, Space & Updates! Featuring an inviting front porch, 3 car garage, 5 bedrooms & 4 baths, this home offers new updates to include: LVP floo...
600 Athena Drive
Columbia, SC 29223
Candlewood
Residential
Welcome to your new home sweet home! Nestled in the heart of a serene, established neighborhood with no HOA, this charming all-brick ranch exudes w...
Reduced -$5,000
116 Academy Way
Columbia, SC 29206-1402
Forest Lake Estates
Residential
$5,000 Seller Concessions offered to Buyer at closing! Situated in the highly sought after Forest Acres community, this property boasts a prime loc...
Reduced -$10,000
1628 Joiner Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Joiner Acres
Residential
This beautiful 3-bedroom, 1.5-bathroom brick ranch home offers classic sophistication in a desirable Columbia location. Enjoy large bedrooms, hardw...
Reduced -$10,000
2339 Heyward Brockington Road
Columbia, SC 29203
Residential
1.2 acre property with Brick Home. 3 Beds 2 Baths, Large Kitchen with White Cabinets. Baths have been renovated. Large Front Yard with Fence. Concr...
3917 Candlelite Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Starlite
Residential
Welcome Home to 3917 Candlelite Drive! This three bedroom, 1.5 bath home has been completely remodeled and is cute as a button! This home features ...
Increase +$17,500
321 Hanover Avenue
Columbia, SC 29203
Monticello Terrace
Residential
Nice home on two lots with corner location with lots of land for expansion. Living Space can be expanded to finished attic area or add an additiona...
Reduced -$4,500
431 Freshwater Drive
Columbia, SC 29229
Villages At Lakeshore
Residential
Welcome to 431 Freshwater Drive! Located in the beautiful Villages at Lakeshore neighborhood just moments from area schools, transit on I-77 and sh...
Reduced -$10,000
1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
Residential
Location, location, location! New construction in the heart of Forest Acres! New upcoming development with shopping and dining coming soon! This th...
1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
Residential
Location, location, location! New construction in the heart of Forest Acres! New upcoming development with shopping and dining coming soon! This th...
138 Rio Rose Circle
Columbia, SC 29205
Rosewood Commons
Residential
ONLY 2 LEFT IN ROSEWOOD COMMONS! Brand new construction (end unit) featuring 3 bedrooms with 3 full baths & a 1/2 bath on the main -130 Rio Rose Ci...
Reduced -$5,000
1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
Residential
Location, location, location! New construction in the heart of Forest Acres! New upcoming development with shopping and dining coming soon! This th...
1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
Residential
Location, location, location! New Construction in the heart of Forest Acres! New upcoming development with shopping, dining, gym and office space. ...
1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
Residential
Location, location, location! New Construction in the heart of Forest Acres! New upcoming development with shopping, dining, gym and office space. ...
1510 Brentwood Drive
Columbia, SC 29206
RIGBY SQUARE
Residential
336 Bancroft Court
Columbia, SC 29206
Laureate
Residential
Custom built brick patio home in this great Forest Acres neighborhood. Big windows, 9 foot ceilings, parquet flooring, French doors from den openin...
Reduced -$44,500
312 N Stonehedge Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Whitehall
Residential
Buyer got cold feet! Back on the market! Charming beautiful three-level brick Whitehall home with 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms. As you step insi...
305 Vermillion Drive
Columbia, SC 29209
Willow Tree
Residential
***Assumable VA loan at 3%!!!*** This beautiful two-story home in Willow Tree has it all! Five bedrooms (one is downstairs and also makes a great o...
Reduced -$5,000
97 Olde Springs Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Spring Valley
Residential
Welcome to your dream home! This charming abode boasts timeless elegance with original hardwood flooring throughout the main areas. Step into the i...
112 Cranewater Drive
Columbia, SC 29212-8216
Braewick
Residential
Welcome to your new colonial-style sanctuary nestled in a serene Braewick subdivision within the prestigious and award winning Lexington/Richland 5...
1345 Young Drive
Columbia, SC 29210
Emerald Valley
Residential
BEAUTIFUL HOME NESTLED ON HALF AN ACRE IN DESIRABLE EMERALD VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD, CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN COLUMBIA AND IRMO! This 4 bed/ 3 bath home is fu...