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General Information

Columbia is a suburb of Baltimore/Washington, DC and is located in Howard County, MD. The city was estabilished in 1967 and has rapidly grown to become the second most populous area in Maryland, second only to Baltimore. With a median household income of $88,307 and a population of at least 97,000, Columbia is a thriving and vibrant community. Home to a growing number of office and industrial parks, Columbia has a thriving local community as well as convenient commuter distance from Baltimore, and close proximity to the DC Beltway and Metro stops. Columbia truly has something for everyone, and we hope our Columbia just listed offerings provide you the best home listings in the area.

Schools

Columbia's school system has earned a reputation as one of the best in the system. Howard County's schools have been ranked as having the highest scores on Maryland State Assesments in the state. The schools serves over 48 thousand students and has exellent ammenities for English as a Second Language, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented as well as Advanced Placement courses. Students have a graduation rate of over 94% and 2/3 of students who graduate go on to attend a four year college. You can read more about the schools on the Howard County Public School System Website.

Wilde Lake Middle School has been open since 1969 and has student enrollment of 466 students. The school is located near Columbia's town center and provides an engaging environment for its Middle School students. Visit its site for more information.

Harpers Choice Middle School is another thriving center of learning in Columbia, serving 558 students and open since 1973, the school's current principal is an award winner and the school has been called one of the "Best 30 Middle Schools in the Washington DC Area. Visit its site for more information.

Atholton High School is one of the first High Schools built in Columbia. It serves over 1,400 students, and is located near the Hickory Ridge Villiage. The school has broad and exciting opportunities for students, including Advanced Placement classes, JROTC, and numerous sports programs and after school activities. Visit its site for more information.

Long Reach High School is another Howard County High School, serving more than 1,200 students. The school offers a vibrant performing arts program with some of the best musical ensembles in the state. The school also has some of the most engaging technology classes in the county. Visit its site for more information.

Wildelake High School is located at Town Center, and is one of the largest and most recently rennovated schools in Howard County. The school serves over 1,300 students and offers a broad and engaging coursework, including a partnership with the James Rouse Theater. Visit its site formore information.

Shopping

Columbia has some of the best shopping options in the state. The Mall in Columbia has 5 anchor stores and over 200 individual retailers, and the city fosters a number of thriving retail centers outside of Town Center. With restaurants ranging from standard fare, to more boutique and high end eateries like Kings Contrivance Restaurant, eating out in Columbia is enjoyable and suitable no matter what you are looking for.

An easy drive from other shopping centers, such as Hannover's Arundel Mills Mall, and a short drive from Baltimore City, Columbia offers everything even the most discerning consumer could need. Click here to visit the Howard County Chamber of Commerce Website.

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