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A close-knit and active neighborhood
About 3 miles from Five Points and the University of South Carolina sits Booker Washington Heights. Often neglected in the past, the neighborhood is finally getting the attention it deserves, with local and city-led initiatives that aim to improve the community. The Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center does just that. Opened in August 2023, the center “Offers a range of resources for the community. We hold youth-centric events, after-school programs and an annual teen camp. Many residents utilize the center, but we are not yet at the numbers we want to see,” says Theresa Geter, a center employee. “In February 2024, we had a health fair. We also held a community baby shower where we gave necessities to expecting mothers.”
Allen's Barber Shop can take care hair for all ages.
Shopping for treats can be easy at Family Dollar.
Allen's Barber Shop is a popular place in the community
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Modest ranch-style homes and bungalows
Apartments and 1950s ranch-style houses and bungalows with petite front patios are a stronghold in the neighborhood and will typically require some repairs and updates. Homes here usually sit on small-scale lots below a quarter acre, many lined with chain link fencing to create separation and a sense of privacy. Properties may also occasionally feature gravel or paved parking pads. Although Booker Washington Heights has a large population of renters, prospective homeowners and investors can expect property prices to range from $40,000s to just over $100,000. “You can find homes under $150,000 – much less than surrounding neighborhoods. It’s also an ideal spot for an investment home,” says Caleb Jones, Realtor with EXIT Realty Solutions.
Majority of homes in Booker Washington Heights are smaller.
A bungalow home in the Booker Washington Heights neighborhood.
WIde porches on some Cape-Cod style homes provide additional outdoor living space.
Washington Booker Heights is close to shopping, dining, and local hospitals.
A variety of home styles can be found in Washington Booker Heights with sidewalks throughout.
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Pocket parks and rec centers
Two recently revitalized pocket parks let residents enjoy the great outdoors. In the heart of the neighborhood, EB Sessions Park features a playground, picnic areas, and a small pathway for an afternoon stroll. Less than a mile outside the neighborhood, TS Martin Park offers a new playground with rope climbers and a bamboo jungle. The park also boasts walking trails and baseball fields. Golfers can hone their skills at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center, which also holds a golf camp each year for kids. The neighborhood is also home to Katheryn M. Bellfield Booker Washington Heights Cultural Arts Center – which hosts a range of community events and a resource center for professionals looking to utilize amenities like conference rooms and printers.
James Clyburn Golf Center has golf instruction for all ages.
TS Martin Park is newly renovated.
James E. Clyburn Golf Center is found on the edge of the Booker Washington Heights neighborhood.
Near Booker Washington Heights neighborhood is Trenholm Park, another option for children.
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Community events and food drives
The Booker Washington Heights Neighborhood Association and local churches hold numerous community events. Monthly meetings that invoke conversations and community engagement are common, such as the 2024 Empowerment for Peace walk and the Fall Festival, where kids enjoyed trunk-or-treating. The Saint John Baptist Church has hosted events like paint parties, while Bible Way of Piedmont Ministries offers services that range from soup kitchens to coat drives and monthly food banks.
The Charles F Bolden stadium is a great addition to the community.
Ketheryn M. Bellfield Center houses a reading room, dance studio and computer lab.
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Walks to school in Richland County
Besides its proximity to higher learning institutions like USC and Benedict College, the Richland School District No. 1 serves the community, known for its magnet programs and average ratings on Niche. Students here attend the C-rated Watkins-Nance Elementary School and C-minus-rated W.A. Perry Middle School. C-rated CA Johnson High School allows students to apply for the health sciences magnet program with biomedical research and sports medicine courses.
Watkins-Nance Elementary School has 367 students in grades PK, K-5 with a Niche score of C.
Welcome to Watkins-Nance Elementary School in Columbia.
W. A. Perry Middle School has a a Niche rating of C-.
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Local restaurants and downtown dives
Locals can access two separate Food Lions two miles north or south of the neighborhood. There is also a Family Dollar along Farrow Road for everyday necessities. Restaurants like Two Notch Restaurant Neighborhood Grill and Bar serve up classic American fare, while Big Bone Takeout is the go-to spot for soul food favorites. Locals can also head to downtown Columbia for a different food scene, like Publico Kitchen and Tap for a mix of Latin-Asian dishes and Iron Hill Brewery for a range of craft beers.
There is a always a steady stream of customers at BIg Bone Takeout.
The collard greens are well-known and loved by the community.
Customers line up to read the menu at lunchtime.
Big Bone Take-out is highly recommended for local, home-style food.
Lunch from Big Bone is the best in the area, according to many residents.
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Public transit options and healthcare facilities
Residents have nearby access to bus services along Farrow Road. Major thoroughfares like US Route 1 and US Route 277 surround the community and nearby Interstates 20 and 77. For domestic travel, Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about 10 miles away. Residents can take solace in knowing that Prisma Health Richland Hospital sits just outside the neighborhood’s eastern edge. Several smaller clinics, dentist’s offices and pharmacies also surround the expansive medical center’s campus.
Community initiatives to negate crime
According to the CAP Index, Booker Washington Heights receives a 9 out of 10 crime score, well above the national average of 4. However, the community boasts an active neighborhood association full of dedicated residents who aim to improve and uplift the community. “The association also uses the Cultural Arts Center for their monthly meeting to discuss issues and initiatives they want to implement in the community,” Geter says.
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Parks in this Area
Lorick Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens
TS Martin Park
E.B. Sessions Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Walking Paths
Segra Park
Baseball/Softball
Events
Page Ellington Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Transit
Airport
Columbia Metro
27 min drive
Bus
Beltline Railroad Eb
Bus
Colonial Adams Grove Nb
Bus
Beltline Grant Eb
Bus
Farrow Kent Nb
Bus
Farrow Kent Sb
Booker Washington Heights Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Booker Washington Heights, Columbia sell after 14 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Booker Washington Heights, Columbia over the last 12 months is $215,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,282
Median Age
31
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
32.6%
Above the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.6%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$15,555
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$29,177
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.6%
College Graduates
16.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8%
% Population in Labor Force
51.4%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
43''
Average Winter Low Temperature
38°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
37/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
40/ 100
Some Transit
Transit Score®
34/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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