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Columbia, MO
Columbia · Boone County · MO 65201
Updated June 20, 2026 · Would You Live There?
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Verdict
$220K
Median Price
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Walk Score
N/A
Schools
149 min
to St. Louis
Score Breakdown
DAffordability
45/100
D+Safety
55/100
FSchools
0/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
FWalkability
0/100
WYLT Score29/100
Our Take
Columbia offers cheap homes and a young, college‑driven vibe, but it lacks walkability, public transit, and local schools. If you’re a student or remote worker who can afford a car, it’s workable. Families or anyone needing a walkable, well‑served neighborhood should consider other options.
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The Good
- ✓Affordable housing relative to median income
- ✓Low flood risk
- ✓Vibrant college scene with plenty of young people
- ✓Some bike infrastructure to ease commuting
Real Talk
- !Walk score is zero—almost every errand needs a car
- !No local schools available for families
- !Median household income is low and unemployment is noticeable
- !Commute to St. Louis is 149 minutes, which is a long daily drive
- $Car ownership and maintenance fees
- $Higher fuel costs for daily commuting
- $Potential property tax burden on older homes
Best For
college studentsyoung professionalsremote workerspeople looking for low cost of living
Risk Snapshot
Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityModerate
Crime & Safety
Columbia, MO
D+
Safety grade
Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+
5% higher than the national average
🔒Property Crime
Moderate19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+
2% higher than the national average
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