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Columbia at a glance
| Population | 105,871 |
|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 |
| Median household income | $129,173 |
| Median home value | $480,300 |
| Median rent | $1,998 |
| Homeownership | 65% |
| College-educated | 63.5% |
| Average commute | 29 min |
| Work from home | 22.3% |
About Columbia, Maryland
Columbia is a planned community in Howard County, Maryland, United States, consisting of 10 self-contained villages. With a population of 104,681 at the 2020 census, it is the second-most-populous community in Maryland, after Baltimore. Wikipedia → The median age is 39.1 and the median household income $129,173. About 63.5% of residents hold a college degree. 22.3% of workers work from home, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The MailerDot Columbia newsletter delivers free local news, weather, events, and community stories every morning — a 5-minute read covering what's happening in Columbia today.
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Each edition has five sections: The Lead (the day's main local story, with context), Local Pulse (top headlines), Today's Outlook (weather with context), What's On Around Town (events, shows, and markets), and Spotlight & Story (hidden gems and local figures). It's a 5-minute read.
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What's in the Columbia daily digest
- The Lead — the day's main local story, with what happened and why it matters.
- Local Pulse — the top local headlines, summarized.
- Today's Outlook — the Columbia forecast with one practical line on what to wear or skip.
- What's On Around Town — events, markets, and shows for today, tomorrow, and the day after.
- Spotlight & Story — a short feature on a local place, business, or person.
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