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Colonial Beach, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Westmoreland County County
Colonial Beach, VA
At a Glance
How Colonial Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colonial Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colonial Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colonial Beach residents earn a median household income of $52,119 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,890. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colonial Beach is $242,800 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,559. Median rent is $763/month, with 49.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Colonial Beach reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,336/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.6% of adults in Colonial Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colonial Beach has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.