Overview
Columbia is a master-planned community in Howard County, known for its village system, lakefront areas, extensive trails, and central Maryland location. School assignments depend on the exact address.
Neighborhoods
Wilde Lake
A residential neighborhood in Columbia.
Kings Contrivance
A residential neighborhood in Columbia.
River Hill
A residential neighborhood in Columbia.
Long Reach
A residential neighborhood in Columbia.
Hickory Ridge
A residential neighborhood in Columbia.
Owen Brown
A residential neighborhood in Columbia.
Market Trends
Columbia has a median home price of approximately $480,000 with homes averaging 18 days on market. The master-planned community's 10 village system offers housing from condos around $200,000 to single-family homes above $1 million in River Hill. Verify the Howard County school assignment for each address through the official locator.
Living in Columbia
Schools
Public schools
- Wilde Lake High School
- Atholton High School
- Hammond High School
Commute
Major Routes
I-95, Rt 29, Rt 175, Rt 32
Walkability
Car-Dependent
Reported crime data
City-level public data from 2023. These historical rates do not characterize a specific address or predict individual experience.
Property Tax
Howard County rate
Commute & Transportation
Columbia offers road access to Washington DC via major highways and connects to regional transit where available.
Lifestyle & Community
Columbia is a master-planned community in Howard County, known for its village system, lakefront areas, extensive trails, and central Maryland location. School assignments depend on the exact address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Columbia like for homebuyers?
Columbia is a master-planned community in Howard County, known for its village system, lakefront areas, extensive trails, and central Maryland location. School assignments depend on the exact address.
What are home prices like in Columbia?
The median home price in Columbia is approximately $480K, with a range of $200K–$1.2M.
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