36

Columbia Is Stable: BoomTown Score 36/100

Maryland | Population: 108,932 | Data as of Q2 2026

Stable
📊
33
Population Growth
-0.06%
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22
Building Permits
-4.95%
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54
Job Growth
+3.04%
36
Net Migration
+150

What's Driving Growth in Columbia

Columbia currently shows stable growth patterns with a BoomTown Score of 36/100. While not among the fastest-growing cities right now, the data shows job growth (+3.04% employment growth) as the strongest indicator. Markets can shift quickly, and our quarterly updates will capture any emerging trends.

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