Before searching for your new home  in the Columbia, SC real estate market it is good to get to know the area. Here are some fun facts, videos and web links.

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Population:

• South Carolina - 4,321,249
• Greater Columbia Area (Richland, Lexington & Kershaw Counties) - 607,995

High/Low average temperatures for the Columbia SC area

If you are moving to NE Columbia, these are the most important roads to learn: Interstate 20, Interstate 77, Two Notch Road, Clemson Road, Hard Scrabble Road and North Brickyard Road. 90% of everything you'll need is on these roads or only one road removed from these main roads. Easy.

Yes, grass does grow on sand!

Most popular school districts:

• Richland 2 (NE Columbia) http://www.richland2.org/
• Lexington 1 (Lexington) http://www.lexington1.net/
• Lexington/Richland 5 (Irmo/St. Andrews) http://www.lex5.k12.sc.us/

If PCSing to Fort Jackson, what is the most popular area to move to:

• NE Columbia, zip codes 29223 and 29229
• Great schools, affordable and elite housing, new shopping, all the amenities and only 12 to 22 minutes to post

Most popular shopping areas:

• NE Columbia - Village at Sandhill http://www.villageatsandhill.com
• Irmo - Columbiana Centre http://www.columbianacentre.com

The area's largest private employers:

1. Palmetto Health 8,606
2. BlueCross BlueShield of S.C. 6,607
3. Lexington Medical Center 3,280
4. SCANA (Utility) 2,421
5. UPS 2,100

Fort Jackson Facts:

• 50 percent of all U.S. soldiers receive basic combat training at Fort Jackson
• Total fort Acreage is 52,000
• There are 3,900 active-duty soldiers assigned to the post
• There are 5,200 civilians employed by the post
• The annual estimated impact on the Midlands economy: $2.6 billion

Click here to email me with any questions or set an appointment to start looking for your new home in the Columbia, SC real estate market. You may also call me toll free at 1-800-620-1323 x7. To sign up for an up-to-date full list of available new construction homes in the Columbia area that meet the needs of your family, please visit the Columbia SC Real Estate information website.

Your Columbia South Carolina New Home Specialist, Adrian La Fosse