City of Columbia

A VIBRANT, DIVERSE METROPOLIS

As the state’s capital city and home to the University of South Carolina, Columbia is the economic and educational hub of the state. In recent years, the city has transformed from its deep roots in textile manufacturing to a vibrant metropolis with a diverse economy and a unique character of life. A hotbed of millennial talent, the city is home to innovative entrepreneurs, progressive start-ups, and creative makers, alongside well-known global brands. With more than 1.5 million people within 60 miles, Columbia’s talent pool is deep, driven, and ready to make great things happen.

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Area Stats

Average Hourly Wages
$23.26
All Occupations
$16.72
Assemblers and Fabricators
$33.20
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
$39.69
Computer Occupations
$41.53
Engineers
$15.20
Material Moving Workers
$20.81
Metal and Plastic Workers
Population Drive Time
Drive Time Labor Force
30min 302,804
45min 380,660
60min 468,831

Top 5city for Gen Z & millennial migration

#4 for Top Moving Destinations in the U.S.

Finance & Insurance Industry 2.6 X more concentrated than the national average

Top 5market for up-and-coming tech talent

Nearly 50,700employed in manufacturing within 60-minutes

Employers

Employers That Call City of Columbia Home

With three rivers convening, miles of greenways, a weekly farmer's market, unique restaurants and breweries, independent and affordable neighborhoods, collegiate and semi-professional sports, ethnic festivals and celebrations, and acclaimed art and music scenes, the City of Columbia is proving to be a place where businesses and employees love to live every day.

Five Fun Facts about the City of Columbia

Shop Grove Commerce Park

121 Shop Grove Dr., Columbia, SC, 29209

Available Acres: 43 Total Acres: 104 Minimum Acres: 1 Sales Price Per Acre: $32,000.00

Vista Business Center

500 Taylor Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 48,375 Total SF: 64,500 Lease Price Per SF: $22.75

Enterprise Campus at Midlands Tech

151 Powell Road, Columbia, SC, 29203

Available Acres: 86 Total Acres: 132 Minimum Acres: 5 Sales Price Per Acre $30,000.00 - $55,000.00

1281 1st Street South

1281 1st Street South, Columbia, SC, 29209

Available SF: 4,600 Total SF: 29,000 Total Acres: 2.20 Lease Price Per SF: $5.95

1501 Main Street

1501 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 20,669 Total SF: 145,000 Lease Price Per SF: $19.00

1122 Lady Street

1122 Lady Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 23,561 Total SF: 147,000 Lease Price Per SF: $20.00 - $22.00

1400 Pickens Street

1400 Pickens Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 10,000 Total SF: 63,600 Lease Price Per SF: $18.00

MTC Enterprise Campus Virtual Spec

Crossroads of I-20 and I-77 in Columbia, Columbia, SC, 29203

Available SF: 26,600 Total SF: 26,000

1400 Atlas Rd

1400 Atlas Rd, Columbia, SC, 29209

Available SF: 23,002 Total SF: 23,002

Colonial Printing Warehouse

419 Huger St., Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 9,000 Total SF: 17,120 Lease Price Per SF: $4.50

916 Rosewood Dr

916 Rosewood Dr., Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 34,722 Total SF: 34,722 Sales Price: $1,250,000.00

1241 Assembly Street

1241 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 6,807 Total SF: 10,739 Lease Price Per SF: $22.00

700 Gervais Street

700 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 19,200 Total SF: 75,245 Lease Price Per SF: $23.00

1333 Main Street

1333 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 17,158 Total SF: 203,307 Lease Price Per SF: $18.00 - $21.50

1556 Main Street

1556 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 10,469 Total SF: 30,500 Lease Price Per SF: $10.00 - $17.25

7450 Richard Street

7450 Richard Street, Columbia, SC, 29209

Available SF: 122,616 Total SF: 122,616 Sales Price: $10,440,400.00

1331 Elmwood Ave

1331 Elmwood Ave, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 14,887 Total SF: 57,624 Lease Price Per SF: $17.00

1835 Gervais St

1835 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 2,171 Total SF: 14,340 Lease Price Per SF: $20.00

USC Columbia Innovation Center

1000 Catawba St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 2,000 Total SF: 62,000

Fontaine Business Center I

300 Arbor Lake Drive, Columbia, SC, 29223

Available SF: 51,749 Total SF: 99,544 Lease Price Per SF: $15.75 - $17.25

1600 Williams Street

1600 Williams Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 81,140 Total SF: 137,153 Total Acres: 3.86 Lease Price Per SF: $17.00

1901 Main Street

1901 Main Street, Columbia, SC,

Available SF: 37,379 Total SF: 303,156 Lease Price Per SF: $21.00 - $23.00

Dutch Center

810 Dutch Square Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29210

Available SF: 9,510 Total SF: 100,059 Lease Price Per SF: $13.75 - $14.75

823 Gervais Street

823 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 3,200 Total SF: 18,500 Lease Price Per SF: $24.00

Atrium at Stoneridge

140 Stoneridge Drive, Columbia, SC, 29210

Available SF: 27,715 Total SF: 108,236 Lease Price Per SF: $18.50

First Base Building

2142 Boyce Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 4,094 Total SF: 44,438 Lease Price Per SF: $30.00

1441 Main Street

1441 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 50,663 Total SF: 264,857 Lease Price Per SF: $23.50

First Citizens Building

1230 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 11,388 Total SF: 164,830 Lease Price Per SF: $25.00

I-20 at Percival and Clemson Rd

I-20 and Percival Rd., Columbia, SC, 29045

Available Acres: 79 Total Acres: 79 Minimum Acres: 79 Largest Single Site: 79 Acres Sales Price: $2,600,000.00

1628 Browning Rd.

1628 Browning Rd., Columbia, SC, 29210

Available SF: 31,303 Total SF: 200,000 Lease Price Per SF: $14.50 - $16.50

Tower at 1301 Gervais

1301 Gervais St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 60,652 Total SF: 298,926 Lease Price Per SF: $19.50 - $22.00

Capitol Station

1330 Lady St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 6,300 Total SF: 109,200 Lease Price Per SF: $18.50

Meridian Building

1320 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 57,394 Total SF: 336,082 Lease Price Per SF: $25.00

Capitol Center

1201 Main St, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 48,589 Total SF: 460,020 Lease Price Per SF: $22.50 - $23.75

Fontaine Business Center III

200 Arbor Lake Dr., Columbia, SC, 29223

Available SF: 20,679 Total SF: 58,829 Lease Price Per SF: $15.75 - $17.25

Fontaine Business Center II

400 Arbor Lake Drive, Columbia, SC, 29233

Available SF: 27,856 Total SF: 73,548 Lease Price Per SF: $15.75 - $17.25

400 Laurel Street

400 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 172,723 Total SF: 172,723 Total Acres: 6.27 Lease Price Per SF: $17.00

1501 Lady Street

1501 Lady Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 128,333 Total SF: 128,333 Total Acres: 1.60 Sales Price: $22,800,000.00

1200 Colonial Life Blvd

1200 Colonial Life Blvd, Columbia, SC, 29210

Available SF: 29,000 Total SF: 65,000 Lease Price Per SF: $19.00 - $21.00

1312 Gadsden Street

1312 Gadsden Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 19,328 Total SF: 19,328

925 Gervais St & 1217 Park St

925 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC, 29078

Available SF: 12,710 Total SF: 12,710

Shop Grove Commerce Park Spec Building #4

Ranger Point Drive, Columbia, SC, 29209

Available SF: 33,000 Total SF: 105,600

565 Spears Creek Church Road

565 Spears Creek Church Road, Elgin, SC, 29045

Available SF: 146,483 Total SF: 146,483 Lease Price Per SF: $14.00

1261 1st Street South

1261 1st Street South, Columbia, SC, 29209

Total SF: 28,000 Available Acres: 2.02 Total Acres: 2.02 Sales Price: $2,900,000.00

20/21 Business Center

400 Northeast Drive, Columbia, SC, 29203

Available SF: 6,700 Total SF: 6,700 Total Acres: 3 Lease Price Per SF: $12.00 - $12.50

1213 Lady Street

1213 Lady Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 4,850 Total SF: 20,500 Lease Price Per SF: $18.00

Synovus Building

1221 Main Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 19,527 Total SF: 204,000 Lease Price Per SF: $28.00 - $33.00

2414 Devine Street

2414 Devin Street, Columbia, SC, 29205

Available SF: 4,000 Total SF: 4,000 Sales Price: $865,000.00 Lease Price Per SF: $22.00 - $26.00

WestLawn At BullStreet

Pickens Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 33,600 Total SF: 75,000

Site on Pineview Road

Pineview Road, Columbia, SC,

Available Acres: 3 Total Acres: 3 Minimum Acres: 3 Sales Price: $245,000.00

1416 Atlas Road

1416 Atlas Road, Columbia, SC, 29209

Available SF: 23,295 Total SF: 23,295 Available Acres: 22.13 Total Acres: 22.13

2221 Devine Street

2221 Devine Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Available SF: 96,573 Total SF: 96,753

Congaree Building

508 Hampton Street, Columbia, SC, 29201

Total SF: 32,964 Lease Price Per SF: $22.50