Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Colonial Heights is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 2,783. Residents earn $76,440 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Colonial Heights receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Colonial Heights stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Colonial Heights is $76,440, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Colonial Heights is $193,200, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,035 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
27.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Colonial Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 9.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,440 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,702 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,193 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,374 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,219 |
| County GDP | $11,880M |
| Restaurants | 355 |
| Healthcare | 462 |
| Retail | 558 |
| Manufacturing | 131 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,964 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $193,200 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| Median List Price | $285,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.0% |
| Price Drops | 36.4% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,035 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,964 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.9% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 31.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 12,612/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4945°N, 82.4906°W |
| County FIPS | 47163 |
Winner: Republican by 55 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.9% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 462 |
| Restaurants | 355 |
| Retail Stores | 558 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |