Living in West Columbia, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Columbia · Census data 2020–2024
West Columbia has 3,621 residents with a median age of 39.2. The median household income is $43,490 (45% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $140,800, the median rent is $964/month.
West Columbia at a glance
- Population
- 3,621
- Median age
- 39.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $43,490State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $140,800State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $964/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Columbia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in West Columbia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Columbia the median home value is $140,800, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $964 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,658 a month in housing costs.
West Columbia median household income
The median household income in West Columbia is $43,490 and the income per person is $26,456. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Columbia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,522
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.51
West Columbia demographics
- Population
- 3,621
- Median age
- 39.2
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 1,436
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Columbia ›
Education in West Columbia
17.6% of adults 25 and older in West Columbia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Columbia
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
West Columbia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Columbia | 3,621 | $43,490 | $140,800 | $964 |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,502 | $67,250 | $184,400 | — |
| Sweeny | 3,591 | $73,457 | $199,100 | $1,203 |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
| Bailey's Prairie | 708 | $87,750 | $396,600 | $1,091 |
| Holiday Lakes | 862 | $44,500 | $94,800 | $1,243 |
| Angleton | 19,972 | $86,712 | $212,900 | $1,141 |
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | $90,938 | $250,100 | $1,478 |
| Jones Creek | 2,343 | $72,847 | $182,300 | $1,086 |
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What is the median household income in West Columbia, TX?
The median household income in West Columbia is $43,490, 45% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Columbia?
The median home value in West Columbia is $140,800, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in West Columbia?
The median gross rent in West Columbia is $964 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is West Columbia, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 14.6%.
What is the median age in West Columbia?
The median age in West Columbia is 39.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Columbia?
The average commute to work in West Columbia is 26 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Columbia?
The unemployment rate in West Columbia is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Columbia?
17.6% of adults in West Columbia have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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