Living in Richland County, South Carolina

Richland County is a county in South Carolina with a population of around 407,051, part of the Columbia, SC MSA metro area. The main communities are Columbia, Cayce, Forest Acres.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,504/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $240K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 57°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Mountains are 1-3 hours away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Richland County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 33 and a moderately educated workforce (39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Democratic.