PCS to Fort Jackson: Housing Guide for 2026 — BAH, Columbia Neighborhoods, and the Lexington County School Question
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Fort Jackson sits inside the Columbia metro — not adjacent to it, not near it, but embedded within South Carolina's capital city. That's actually a housing advantage most people don't appreciate until they arrive. You're not getting off at an exit and driving into a small military town. You're in a functioning mid-sized metro with a university, a growing food scene, and meaningful employment options for military spouses.
The housing decision at Fort Jackson is less about finding a town that works and more about which part of the Columbia area fits your priorities. The school district question — Richland County versus Lexington County — drives more housing decisions here than the commute does. This guide covers BAH, neighborhoods, schools, VA loan…
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