Columbia continues to experience steady population growth in 2025. The city is attracting new residents due to its affordability, growing job market, and desirable lifestyle. Many are relocating from more expensive cities in the Southeast and beyond. The University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, and new tech-related jobs are contributing to this inbound movement.

That demand is keeping housing inventory tight in some neighborhoods.

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