Colonial Beach, Virginia 

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Population

3,838

+18.9% since 2000

Unemployment Rate

6.2%

Cost of Living

93.5 / 100

Median Home Price

$285,100

Median Income

$52,750

Comfort Index (Climate)

7.2 / 6.2

summer / winter

United States / Virginia / No Metro Area / Westmoreland County / Colonial Beach / Zip Codes
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Best Places to Live in Colonial Beach, Virginia

Living in Colonial Beach, VA is a unique experience. It is a small town with a population of just over 3,000 people, but it has plenty of charm and character. The town sits along the banks of the Potomac River and offers beautiful views of the water and surrounding countryside. People are friendly and welcoming, making it easy to get to know your neighbors. There are plenty of outdoor activities to enjoy, such as fishing, boating, kayaking, and hiking. Shopping opportunities abound, as well as numerous restaurants serving up delicious local cuisine. With its relaxed atmosphere and beautiful scenery, Colonial Beach is a great place to call home.

State: Virginia
County: Westmoreland County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Colonial Beach
Zip Codes: 22443
Cost of Living: -6.5% lower



Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Colonial Beach is 6.2% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Colonial Beach jobs have increased by 2.0%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Colonial Beach's cost of living is 6.5% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Colonial Beach's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
September, May and October are the most pleasant months in Colonial Beach, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, Westmoreland county remained moderately Republican, 53.5% to 45.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Colonial Beach's population is 3,838 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 2.2%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 41.5 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Colonial Beach is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 10.1%.

SCHOOLS
Colonial Beach public schools spend $11,042 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 14.5 students per teacher in Colonial Beach. More Education



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Housing Market in Colonial Beach

It's a good time to buy in Colonial Beach. Home Appreciation is up 10.1% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Colonial Beach is .

Reviews for Colonial Beach   2 Reviews
?? Colonial Beach, VA - 10/19/2017
We happened upon this amazing little town about 10 years ago. We were looking for a water-oriented community that was reasonably priced and found Colonial Beach. We... Read More

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Not recommended - 5/23/2011
The area of Colonial Beach Virginia is a very depressed and somewhat unsightly. I would not recmmend this as a place to live, t may be ok for a visit, however I did not... Read More


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22443

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