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Colonial Heights, VA
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Colonial Heights, VA
At a Glance
How Colonial Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colonial Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colonial Heights a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colonial Heights residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,272. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 757 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colonial Heights is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,617. Median rent is $1,162/month, with 31.3% 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 1969.
Safety & Crime
Colonial Heights reports 399 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,047/100K. The murder rate is 5.6/100K.
Education
29.5% of adults in Colonial Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colonial Heights has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.