Colonial Heights, VA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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Michael

Job market in Colonial Heights for tech?

Random thought, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Colonial Heights sits at 399.0 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 18,210 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night li...

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Isaiah Morris

Worst things about Colonial Heights nobody talks about

It's a a small town city with about 18,210 people. You can expect to pay around $1,162 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Michael

Pros and cons of Colonial Heights after 6 years

First post here. We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $76,250, which feels about average for the area. Household incomes average around $76,250 in Colonial Heights. Crime rate is something to consider -Colonial Heights sits at 399.0 per ...

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Michael

Remote worker thinking about Colonial Heights

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 18,210 people. Homes are going for about $231,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Has anyone dealt with this? The suburbs ar...

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Christian Mendoza

Just moved to Colonial Heights, any tips?

Homes are going for about $231,700 on average. Household incomes average around $76,250 in Colonial Heights. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The p...

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Hudson

Best neighborhoods in Colonial Heights

Longtime lurker here, Just moved here 3 months ago and Rent is about $1,162/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in cert...

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Christian Mendoza

How is the nightlife in Colonial Heights?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a small town city with about 18,210 people. With a population of 18,210, Colonial Heights is a small town. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? TIA! The food scene here is surprisingly ...

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Christian Mendoza

What I wish I knew before living in Colonial Heights

Random thought, My partner and I are Median household income is $76,250, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks!

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