Colonial Beach, VA

Colonial Beach, Virginia

Colonial Beach, Virginia is 32 miles SE of Dale City, Virginia (center to center) and 44 miles S of Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Westmoreland county. The population of the town is 3,228.

The People and Families of Colonial Beach

In Colonial Beach, about 47% of adults are married. Adults in Colonial Beach are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the town.

Colonial Beach has disproportionaly more women residents than most towns. Seniors are common in the town.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Colonial Beach had a median family income of $38,080.

Political Inclinations

Among Colonial Beach political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,075. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Colonial Beach Housing

Of the housing in Colonial Beach, approximately 63% is occupied by their owners. A good bit of the housing in the town is used seasonally or for leisure or vacation purposes. Real estate taxes per home are higher in Colonial Beach than most places in Virginia.

Commuting

In Colonial Beach, 96% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in the town than most towns its size.

High Points

Colonial Beach strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Virginia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 8%

Comparative Profile of Colonial Beach, VA

Comparing Colonial Beach to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Colonial Beach Almanac

Colonial Beach Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Colonial Beach Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Colonial Beach, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Colonial Beach High Schools (2004)

COLONIAL BEACH HIGH
100 FIRST ST.
804-224-7166
Serves 239 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Colonial Beach Colleges

(List of All Virginia Colleges)

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