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Columbia, IL

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A fetching, family-friendly suburb off of the Mississippi

Small Business Charming Public Transit Family-Friendly Affordable

Nestled near the Mississippi River and the Missouri-Illinois state border, Columbia is a charming little town in the suburbs of Illinois. Located about 15 miles south of Saint Louis, Columbia provides its residents with big-city proximity, and a short commute for those making daily travels to and from this major metropolis. And with easy access to Interstate 255, the commuter-friendly perks just keep on coming!

Great local restaurants add to the authenticity of this neighborhood. After you find your affordable house or apartment, check out Reifschneider’s Grill & Grape off of Main Street. Bolm-Schuhkraft Memorial City Park features monuments, an outdoor amphitheater, athletic fields, paved walking trails, and an array of community events. Great public schools like Columbia Middle School keep this city feeling family-friendly.

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

26

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Parkview Elementary School

Public

Grades 2-4

432 Students

8
out of 10

Columbia Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

608 Students

5
out of 10

Eagleview Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-1

315 Students

Rating Unavailable

Columbia Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

608 Students

5
out of 10

Columbia High School

Public

Grades 9-12

635 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jefferson Barracks
  • Cliff Cave Park
  • Carondelet Park
  • Bee Tree Park
  • Willmore Park

Military Bases

Airports

  • St Louis Lambert International
  • Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.