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Area data

West Columbia, SC — ZIP 29172

Population: 8,974 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$211,882
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+9.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.5%
10-year appreciation
+96.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$215,727
House Price Index
444.0 (+2.0% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
10

Rents

Typical rent
$1,610/mo

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
iceStorm, lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.7 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
96

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Congaree National Park (21 mi)
Nearest airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
68
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+1,200 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$699
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
76.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
110,160
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,741

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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