Columbia is a good place to raise a family. There is always plenty to do and the city is currently in a state of rapid development. It is busy downtown but the neighborhoods are quiet, as are the suburbs. There is a large lake with a beach but its about a 20 minute drive from downtown. The city has river access and a nice riverfront park but no beach. The university cranks out a lot of graduates every year so the job market is quite competitive
Columbia is for retirees not raising kids.The school system is one of the worst in country
Its a great place
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