Colonial Beach, VA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 10/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Frequent Flyer’s Paradise. Access to the airport is extremely convenient with minimal travel time. Ideal for frequent travelers.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
3,930 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
40.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,119 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$242,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$496 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$631 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Westmoreland County
2
Virginia
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Westmoreland County
2
Virginia
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 36
Feb 3 4 38
Mar 4 1 46
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 70
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 4 0 48
Dec 3 3 38

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 56% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, VA State Senate District 25, VA State House District 67, VA
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Schools

Colonial Beach Elem
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Colonial Beach High
1 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Monroe Bay Christian Academy
3 miles, S • 1 star
Washington District Elem
6 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

College of Southern Maryland
20 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of Mary Washington
26 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Eastern Virginia Career College
27 miles, W • 1.4 star
Blades School of Hair Design
28 miles, E • 1 star
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Hospitals

Medstar Saint Mary's Hospital
19 miles, E • 3.2 star
Stafford Hospital, Llc
25 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Riverside Tappahannock Hospital
26 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Airports

Richmond International Airport
55 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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