Colonial Beach, VA

Virginia · Westmoreland County

Colonial Beach is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,930. Residents earn $52,119 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

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 $317,559 Zillow

$763 Median Rent 49.3% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

306 Violent Crime/100K 1,336 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$52,119 median income, 0.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$242,800 home value, $763/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

306 violent crimes/100K (19% below avg)

C+

Education

2.7 / 5.0

21.6% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Colonial Beach, VA

16 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Colonial Beach, VA.

Name	Description
Charles B. Smith	99th Fighter Squadron (Tuskegee Airmen). Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.2 miles south of Ferry Landing (Virginia Route 638), on the left when traveling south.
George Washington’s Birthplace	(Wakefield). Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Popes Creek Drive (Virginia Route 204), on the left when traveling east on Kings Highway.
Birthplace of Monroe	Marker is on James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205), on the left when traveling south.
Westmoreland Association	Marker is on Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) just west of James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205), on the right when traveling east.
King George County / Westmoreland County	Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Trigger Lane (County Route 683), on the right when traveling west on Kings Highway.
Bristol Iron Works	Marker is at the intersection of Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) and Claymont Road (County Route 634), on the right when traveling east on Kings Highway.
History at Oak Grove	Marker is on Kings Highway (Virginia Route 3) just west of James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205), on the right when traveling east.
"Era of Good Feelings"	1816. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
Birthright and Beginnings	Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway, 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
James Monroe's Legacy	Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
Journey's End	1831. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
Prelude to the Presidency	1804. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
Revolutionary Idealist	1776. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
Service to the Commonwealth	1782. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
Statesman at Home and Abroad	1794. Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.
The Monroe Doctrine	(From the President's annual message to Congress, 2 December 1823). Marker can be reached from James Monroe Highway (Virginia Route 205) 0.3 miles north of Old Road, on the right when traveling north.

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