Educational opportunities, cultural attractions and great neighborhoods are abundant in Columbia. The capital of South Carolina and one of our 10 Best College Towns of 2016, Columbia is the largest city in the state, but still with a population of only around 130,000, making for a busy, yet tight-knit, community.

Why do people love Columbia SC?

1. A Small-Town Feel With Big City Perks. While lots of people dream about being in the big city, those daydreams often dont incorporate the negative realities of bustling city life like traffic, crowds, and tourists. In Columbia, youll find plenty of things to do without the stressful feelings of more popular cities