What kinds of homes are in West Columbia, SC?

Name: Types of homes in West Columbia, SC, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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West Columbia, SC has 9,318 (±452) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 990 homes per square mile of land.

60.9% are detached single-family houses.

13.5% are in buildings of two to four units.

17.7% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 9,318 (±452)
Detached houses: 60.9%
2–4 unit buildings: 13.5%
5+ unit buildings: 17.7%

Homes in West Columbia by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	West Columbia	Lexington County	South Carolina	United States
Single-family, detached	60.9% (±3.8 points)	70.5%	64.5%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	2.8% (±1.5 points)	2.8%	3.7%	6.2%
2 units	6.7% (±2.2 points)	1.0%	1.7%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	6.8% (±2.2 points)	1.7%	2.8%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	1.4% (±0.8 points)	2.1%	4.0%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	5.3% (±1.7 points)	2.4%	3.3%	4.3%
20 or more units	11.0% (±2.5 points)	2.8%	5.6%	10.3%
Mobile home	5.2% (±1.6 points)	16.5%	14.2%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.5 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%

In West Columbia, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Lexington County (7.3%).

It is also higher than in South Carolina (12.9%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near West Columbia

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Columbia
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
West Columbia	—	17.7% (±3.1 points)	—
Springdale	2.2 mi	16.1% (±9.3 points)	Not measurably different
Oak Grove	3.0 mi	1.9% (±1.6 points)	Lower
St. Andrews	4.2 mi	43.8% (±5.0 points)	Higher
Cayce	4.4 mi	15.6% (±3.3 points)	Not measurably different
Seven Oaks	4.5 mi	21.4% (±4.4 points)	Not measurably different
Arthurtown	5.9 mi	64.2% (±23.5 points)	Higher
South Congaree	6.0 mi	0.0% (±8.0 points)	Lower
Pine Ridge	6.1 mi	0.0% (±6.6 points)	Lower

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Oak Grove, SC (1.9%), South Congaree, SC (0.0%), Pine Ridge, SC (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: St. Andrews, SC (43.8%), Arthurtown, SC (64.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Lexington County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Lexington	23.8% (±3.7 points)
2	Seven Oaks	21.4% (±4.4 points)
3	West Columbia	17.7% (±3.1 points)
4	Springdale	16.1% (±9.3 points)
5	Cayce	15.6% (±3.3 points)
6	Swansea	14.3% (±17.1 points)
7	White Knoll	2.0% (±2.6 points)
8	Oak Grove	1.9% (±1.6 points)
9	Gilbert	1.4% (±20.6 points)

Showing 9 of 18 places in Lexington County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about West Columbia

How many homes are in West Columbia?

West Columbia, SC has an estimated 9,318 (±452) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in West Columbia houses or apartments?

60.9% are detached houses and 2.8% attached houses, while 31.2% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in West Columbia?

13.5% of homes in West Columbia are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Columbia city, South Carolina

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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