Colonial Beach, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Westmoreland County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,930 Population 1,604/sq mi density
$52,119 Median Income $33,890 per capita
$242,800 Home Value $324,742 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 49.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
248 Violent Crime/100K 1,116 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,119 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$242,800 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Colonial Beach, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,119
31% below
$33,890 per capita
Home Value
$242,800
14% below
Zillow: $324,742
Median Rent
$763/mo
34% below
49.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
248/100K
35% below
1,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.6%
36% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
30% above
20.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
86%
Rent
66%
Poverty
189%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
65%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Colonial Beach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 $324,742. 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 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,116/100K.

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 58°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,930
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans14.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,119
Per Capita$33,890
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.4%
County GDP$666M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A
Home Value$242,800
Rent$763
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$324,742
Housing Units2,509
Rent Burden49.3%

Crime

F
Violent248/100K
Property1,116/100K

Health

Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,259/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation33 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.6%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute37 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Colonial Beach was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.