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Introduction to West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, South Carolina, in Lexington county, is 2 miles W of Columbia, South Carolina (center to center) and 86 miles S ofCharlotte, North Carolina. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Columbia metropolitan area. West Columbia contains a population of approximately 13,064.
West Columbia History
The city was originally incorporated in the year 1894 as Brookland; however, since there was another town by that name, the United States Postal Service decided to rename it New Brookland. In 1936, the name was again changed to West Columbia because of the region’s close proximity to Columbia. There are still many businesses, churches, and a high school that retain the Brookland and New Brookland names.
West Columbia and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In West Columbia
West Columbia presents its visitors with a wide variety of things to do. You can visit the Riverbanks Zoo and Botanical Gardens at your leisure or hangout in the city parks. If you enjoy sports, you can ski, sail, boat, fish, and swim in Lake Murray.
West Columbia Transportation
Air transportation in the city can be availed from Columbia Metropolitan.
West Columbia Higher Education
Those who want to pursue higher education can enroll at the University Of South Carolina At Columbia and Midlands Technical College.
West Columbia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):
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| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 7% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing West Columbia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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