Quick Facts about Columbia South Carolina - Page 9
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#
311662- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland One
Spacious LR w/ fp & modern open floor plan! Living & dining rooms with gleaming hardwoods. Kitchen well integrated with living and dining spaces. S...
- MLS#
311660- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 4 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
Check out the location--Richland 2 Schools, Community Pool, Neighborhood Gazebo (can be rented for events), Close to Shopping, Close to I-77. All t...
- MLS#
311655- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 2 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
$5000 MAD MONEY PROMO (mtg payment/cc/options/pts/ect)-ask for details TODAY. Great plan, featuring stone accents, formal dining, hardwood entryway...
- MLS#
311652- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
$5000 MAD MONEY PROMO on this great cul-de-sac lot(mtg payment/cc/options/pts/ect)-ask for details TODAY. Need a home with two master suites? This ...
- MLS#
311649- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / 1 Half
- School:
- Richland Two
$5000 MAD MONEY PROMO (mtg payment/cc/options/pts/ect)-ask for details TODAY. New Plan 'The Jackson' w too many features to mention! 9' ceilings do...
- MLS#
311648- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 5
- Baths:
- 3 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
$5000 in 'MADMONEY' for cc/options upgrades ectectetc. Great plan. Balcony!All rooms are big in this one. Guest suite down w personal bath, HW's i...
- MLS#
311646- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 4
- Baths:
- 3 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
In the heart of Rosewood and like buying a brand new all-brick home w/ vinyl soffits and trim! Extensive renovations include upgraded baths (tile ...
- MLS#
311642- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland Two
EXCELLENT BUY ON THIS M.C. SMITH CLASSIC BRICK RANCH! Original Owners! Great curb appeal with very nice yard, front porch and fenced backyard with ...
- MLS#
311637- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 3
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
Amazing well kept brick home on cul-de-sac in gated community. Split bedroom plan,beautiful landscaped yard, vaulted ceilings, formal DR, Double ba...
- MLS#
311636- Class:
- Residential
- Status:
- Active
- Beds:
- 2
- Baths:
- 2 Full / N/A
- School:
- Richland One
This unit features an over sized island, cherry colored wood cabinets, designer track lighting, crown molding, 9'celings, customer woodwork valance...
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