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Welcome to Columbia

Welcome to Columbia, Missouri — a dynamic city in the heart of Mid-Missouri known for its strong economy, top-tier education, and energetic community atmosphere. Home to the University of Missouri, Columbia blends academic excellence with a growing healthcare and research sector, making it one of the most stable and desirable markets in the state. With diverse neighborhoods, excellent schools, and a thriving downtown, Columbia real estate attracts families, professionals, and investors seeking opportunity and quality of life.

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What to Love In Columbia

  • Home to the University of Missouri and a strong academic presence.
  • Stable economy driven by education, healthcare, and research.
  • Vibrant downtown district with restaurants, shops, and live music.
  • Extensive parks, trails, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
  • Diverse housing options from historic homes to modern developments.

Local Lifestyle

Life in Columbia is active, engaged, and community-focused. Residents enjoy college sports, cultural festivals, farmers markets, and outdoor recreation throughout the year. The city balances youthful energy with family-friendly neighborhoods and established residential areas, creating a well-rounded lifestyle that appeals to a wide range of buyers.

Dining, Entertainment & Shopping

Downtown Columbia offers an eclectic mix of locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, coffee shops, and boutiques. The city hosts live music venues, art events, and seasonal festivals that keep the social calendar full. Columbia Mall and surrounding retail centers provide convenient shopping options for everyday living.

Things to Do

Outdoor recreation is a major highlight of Columbia living. Residents explore the MKT Trail, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, and numerous city parks for hiking, biking, and nature outings. University events, sporting games, and performing arts venues provide year-round entertainment in this energetic Mid-Missouri community.

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Schools In The Area

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John Ridgeway Elementary School 573-214-3550 Public KG-5
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School 573-214-3570 Public PK-5
John Warner Middle School 573-214-3400 Public 6-8
Rock Bridge High School 573-214-3100 Public 9-12
John Ridgeway Elementary School 573-214-3550 Public KG-5
Rock Bridge Elementary School 573-214-3290 Public PK-5
Beulah Ralph Elementary School 573-214-3400 Public PK-5
Fairview Elementary School 573-214-3590 Public PK-5
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School 573-214-3570 Public PK-5
Midway Heights Elementary School 573-214-3540 Public PK-5
Benton STEM Elementary School 573-214-3610 Public PK-5
Russell Boulevard Elementary School 573-214-3650 Public PK-5
Mill Creek Elementary School 573-214-3280 Public PK-5
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School 573-214-3560 Public PK-5
Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School 573-214-3530 Public PK-5
Parkade Elementary School 573-214-3630 Public PK-5
Blue Ridge Elementary School 573-214-3580 Public PK-5
Shepard Boulevard Elementary School 573-214-3660 Public PK-5
Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School 573-214-3200 Public PK-5
Derby Ridge Elementary School 573-214-3270 Public PK-5
New Haven Elementary School 573-214-3640 Public PK-5
Grant Elementary School 573-214-3520 Public PK-5
West Boulevard Elementary School 573-214-3670 Public PK-5
Cedar Ridge Elementary School 573-214-3880 Public PK-5
Eliot Battle Elementary School 573-214-3790 Public PK-5
Frederick Douglass High School 573-214-3680 Public PK-12
Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School 573-445-6516 Private KG-8
Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri 573-442-1556 Private PK-5
Columbia Independent School 573-777-9250 Private PK-12
Windsor Street Montessori School 573-441-9767 Private PK-6
The Children's School at Stephens C 573-876-7260 Private KG-5
Delmar a Cobble School 573-442-6482 Public KG-12
Heritage Academy 573-449-2252 Private KG-12
Christian Fellowship School 573-445-8565 Private PK-12
Center for Early Lrning-North 573-214-3400 Public PK-PK
La Petite Ecole 573-999-9237 Private PK-5
High Road School of Boone County 573-442-2418 Private KG-12
College Park Christian Academy 209-499-4147 Private KG-8
Christian Chapel Academy 573-874-2325 Private KG-8
Columbia Montessori School 573-449-5418 Private PK-KG
Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary School 573-214-3570 Public PK-5
John Warner Middle School 573-214-3400 Public 6-8
Beulah Ralph Elementary School 573-214-3400 Public PK-5
Fairview Elementary School 573-214-3590 Public PK-5
Jefferson Middle School 573-214-3210 Public 6-8
Midway Heights Elementary School 573-214-3540 Public PK-5
John Ridgeway Elementary School 573-214-3550 Public KG-5
Rock Bridge Elementary School 573-214-3290 Public PK-5
Benton STEM Elementary School 573-214-3610 Public PK-5
Russell Boulevard Elementary School 573-214-3650 Public PK-5
Two Mile Prairie Elementary School 573-214-3560 Public PK-5
Mill Creek Elementary School 573-214-3280 Public PK-5
Blue Ridge Elementary School 573-214-3580 Public PK-5
Parkade Elementary School 573-214-3630 Public PK-5
Locust Street Expressive Arts Elementary School 573-214-3530 Public PK-5
Shepard Boulevard Elementary School 573-214-3660 Public PK-5
Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School 573-214-3200 Public PK-5
Grant Elementary School 573-214-3520 Public PK-5
New Haven Elementary School 573-214-3640 Public PK-5
Gentry Middle School 573-214-3240 Public 6-8
Derby Ridge Elementary School 573-214-3270 Public PK-5
Cedar Ridge Elementary School 573-214-3880 Public PK-5
West Boulevard Elementary School 573-214-3670 Public PK-5
West Middle School 573-214-3230 Public 6-8
Lange Middle School 573-214-3250 Public 6-8
Smithton Middle School 573-214-3260 Public 6-8
Oakland Middle School 573-214-3220 Public 6-8
Eliot Battle Elementary School 573-214-3790 Public PK-5
Frederick Douglass High School 573-214-3680 Public PK-12
Windsor Street Montessori School 573-441-9767 Private PK-6
The Children's School at Stephens C 573-876-7260 Private KG-5
Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School 573-445-6516 Private KG-8
Columbia Independent School 573-777-9250 Private PK-12
Delmar a Cobble School 573-442-6482 Public KG-12
Center for Gifted Education 573-214-3750 Public 1-5
Cornerstone 573-449-3756 Public 6-12
Heritage Academy 573-449-2252 Private KG-12
Christian Fellowship School 573-445-8565 Private PK-12
Christian Chapel Academy 573-874-2325 Private KG-8
La Petite Ecole 573-999-9237 Private PK-5
High Road School of Boone County 573-442-2418 Private KG-12
College Park Christian Academy 209-499-4147 Private KG-8
Islamic School of Columbia-Missouri 573-442-1556 Private PK-5
John Warner Middle School 573-214-3400 Public 6-8
Jefferson Middle School 573-214-3210 Public 6-8
Gentry Middle School 573-214-3240 Public 6-8
Smithton Middle School 573-214-3260 Public 6-8
Lange Middle School 573-214-3250 Public 6-8
West Middle School 573-214-3230 Public 6-8
Oakland Middle School 573-214-3220 Public 6-8
Frederick Douglass High School 573-214-3680 Public PK-12
Christian Chapel Academy 573-874-2325 Private KG-8
High Road School of Boone County 573-442-2418 Private KG-12
Christian Fellowship School 573-445-8565 Private PK-12
Heritage Academy 573-449-2252 Private KG-12
Cornerstone 573-449-3756 Public 6-12
Delmar a Cobble School 573-442-6482 Public KG-12
Columbia Independent School 573-777-9250 Private PK-12
Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School 573-445-6516 Private KG-8
College Park Christian Academy 209-499-4147 Private KG-8
Rock Bridge High School 573-214-3100 Public 9-12
Hickman High School 573-214-3000 Public 9-12
Muriel Battle High School 573-214-3300 Public 9-12
Frederick Douglass High School 573-214-3680 Public PK-12
Delmar a Cobble School 573-442-6482 Public KG-12
Columbia Independent School 573-777-9250 Private PK-12
Columbia Area Career Center 573-214-3800 Public 10-12
High Road School of Boone County 573-442-2418 Private KG-12
Christian Fellowship School 573-445-8565 Private PK-12
Heritage Academy 573-449-2252 Private KG-12
Cornerstone 573-449-3756 Public 6-12

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