Living in Columbia (Maryland)
Columbia (Maryland) is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 99,615 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are early retirees (top 1%, #5 of 10,762), retired couples (top 1%, #16 of 9,474), single pensioners (top 1%, #17 of 9,474).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Columbia (Maryland)
- It is part of Greater Baltimore, 20 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 24 min and sets around 22:48; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Columbia (Maryland) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 73 | #121 of 11,898 | #2 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 48 | #2,619 of 9,771 | #28 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 60 | #1,214 of 8,006 | #18 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 66 | #577 of 6,237 | #7 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 79 | #16 of 9,474 | #2 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 80 | #17 of 9,474 | #2 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 79 | #5 of 10,762 | #3 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 75 | #85 of 4,537 | #4 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 76 | #166 of 4,444 | #4 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 81 | #112 of 3,053 | #6 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 70 | #219 of 7,271 | #2 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #360 of 6,227 | #10 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 74 | #443 of 3,933 | #5 of 172 | Map |
| Student | 75 | #421 of 2,119 | #9 of 82 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 58 | #1,267 of 8,006 | #18 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 47 | #4,554 of 12,111 | #35 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 75 | #228 of 4,114 | #4 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 84 | #22 of 7,271 | #4 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 83 | #22 of 9,474 | #2 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 61 | #2,874 of 18,063 | #66 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 36 | #4,324 of 16,523 | #255 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 47 | #8,349 of 18,063 | #91 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 87 | #2 of 16,523 | #2 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 84 | #41 of 21,167 | #9 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 78 | #69 of 12,111 | #2 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,149 of 6,413 | #73 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 83 | #67 of 12,111 | #6 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 67 | #292 of 4,750 | #4 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ellicott City 5 km
- Ilchester 7 km
- Riverside (Maryland, 6,507 residents) 8 km
- Catonsville 10 km
- West Elkridge 10 km
- Hanover (Maryland) 11 km
- Elkridge 11 km
- Savage (Maryland) 11 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.