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Columbia, Tennessee

city · Maury County

At a glance

45,441
Population
$308,700
Median home value (all homes)
2% above U.S. median
$376,699
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,197/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$63,719
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
28 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
65.33%
Locations with fiber available
2.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing19% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes50% below
Insurance17% below
Commute cost1% above
For business: Tennessee is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college26 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates91.4%
College graduates25.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Columbia
Economic development and community development are essential to creating a strong and vibrant Columbia by creating wealth and jobs in a community, while improving the quality of life for all residents. Economic development strategies include attracting new businesses, expanding existing businesses, and supporting small businesses. Community development strategies include improving education and job training, providing affordable housing, and creating safe and attractive neighborhoods.
county Maury Alliance
Maury Alliance is the chamber of commerce and leading voice for business and industry in Maury County, Tennessee. It offers programs, networking and support to help members grow while strengthening the local economy.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
AEP’s Economic Development pages describe site selection services and energy solutions to power business growth across its 11-state service area. The pages also provide contact information for investor relations and media relations.
state Four Lake Authority
The Tennessee Central Economic Authority is a regional economic development organization serving five counties in Middle Tennessee. Its mission is to recruit, retain, and expand advanced manufacturing job opportunities in the Macon, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale/Hartsville Metro, and Wilson counties region.
state Southeast Industrial Development Association
The Southeast Industrial Development Association is a regional economic development association providing site location services and financing to support site selection, expansions, and related opportunities across its SEIDA service area.
state Tennessee Dept. of Eco. & Community Dev.
The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development (TNECD) is the state agency that helps businesses large and small succeed in Tennessee. It recruits new businesses to the state, supports the growth of existing businesses and markets the state as a premier business destination.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Economic Development
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages across the seven-state Tennessee Valley region. We serve as a trusted partner, connector, and coach to communities and businesses seeking site selection and investment opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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