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Colonial Heights, VA
Virginia · Colonial Heights city · Richmond Metro
Colonial Heights is a small city in Virginia with a population of 18,210. Residents earn $76,250 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
18,210
Population
2,422/sq mi density
$76,250
Median Income
$38,272 per capita
$231,700
Home Value
$291,617 Zillow
$1,162
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
399
Violent Crime/100K
4,047 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,250 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $1,162/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
399 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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Historic Markers
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Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Mines
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Historic Markers Near Colonial Heights, VA
15 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Colonial Heights, VA.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Newmarket Racecourse | Marker is at the intersection of East Washington Street (Virginia Route 36) and Gibbons Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Washington Street. |
| Charles Stewart | (ca. 1808-After 1884). Marker is at the intersection of Sapony Street and Pocahontas Street, on the left when traveling north on Sapony Street. |
| The Brick House At Conjurer's Neck | Marker is on Waterfront Drive east of Dunston Point Parkway, on the right when traveling east. |
| Pocahontas Island | Marker is at the intersection of Sapony Street and Pocahontas Street, on the left when traveling north on Sapony Street. |
| Battle of Petersburg | 25 April 1781. Marker is at the intersection of East Bank Street and East Street, on the right when traveling west on East Bank Street. |
| Battle of Petersburg, 25 April 1781 | British Line of Attack. Marker is on Washington Street (Virginia Route 36), on the right when traveling west. |
| Union Army Railroad Raids | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles north of Happy Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| Redwater Creek Engagement | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.3 miles north of Happy Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| Advance on Petersburg | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1) 0.4 miles north of Happy Hill Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| Dunlop's Station | Marker is at the intersection of East Ellerslie Drive and Old Town Drive, on the right when traveling east on East Ellerslie Drive. |
| Electric Railway | Marker is on The Boulevard (U.S. 1) ½ mile south of Harrowgate Road (Virginia Route 144), on the right when traveling south. |
| "Brave to Madness" | Marker is on Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1 / 301), on the right when traveling north. |
| Ellerslie | Marker is on Longhorn Drive, 0.1 miles north of East Ellerslie Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| Fort Clifton | Marker is at the intersection of Conduit Road and Brockwell Lane, on the right when traveling north on Conduit Road. |
| Union Army Checked | Marker is at the intersection of Jefferson Davis Highway (U.S. 1 / 301) and Harrowgate Road (State Highway 144), on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Davis Highway. |