Virginia
Colonial Beach is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,930. Residents earn $52,119 per year, which is 31% below the national average.
Based on current data, Colonial Beach receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Colonial Beach has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Colonial Beach is $52,119, 31% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 23.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Colonial Beach is $242,800, 14% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Colonial Beach is below the national average at 196 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,071 per 100,000, near the national average.
21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Colonial Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches, including 15.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 96.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.9% |
| 71% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,119 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,890 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,177 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.4% |
| 89% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 476 |
| County GDP | $666M |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,543 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.46% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |
| Census Median | $242,800 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $317,559 |
| Census Median Rent | $763 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,895 |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,543 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.46% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 36.2% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 31.5% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.0% |
| Physical Distress | 16.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.5% |
| Premature Death | 10,259/100K |
| Exercise Access | 22.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Total Violent | 195.9/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 83.9/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 111.9/100K |
| Total Property | 2,070.5/100K |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 279.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,622.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 167.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.1 inches |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 15.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,604/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2644°N, 76.9937°W |
| County FIPS | 51193 |
Winner: Republican by 14.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.6% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,604/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 39 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.3% |