Housing & Real Estate — West Columbia, South Carolina
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,818 |
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| Occupied | 8,267 |
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| Vacant | 551 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,688 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,579 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $201,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$243,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,092/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,086/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 23.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 38.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,275 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,080 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 963 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,484 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
