Columbia, Missouri

The city of Columbia houses the University of Missouri’s main campus, which supports the college town in earning its “Athens of Missouri” nickname. The educational institution is considered the largest employer in the city. Also, its economy has been greatly influenced by health care, the insurance industry, and education. The number of people living in this state is over 6.16 million, and around 120,000 chose to reside in Columbia. When it comes to housing, the median home price is as little as $179,000.

A few of the places that come with living here in the city are the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park, Shelter Gardens, and Mizzou Botanic Garden. Suppose you’re not in the mood for some nature adventure. In that case, you can consider checking its stunning Ragtag Cinema, University of Missouri: The Department of Art History and Archaeology, or the Columbia Art League.