Livability Score

56
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (2) F
Colonial Beach Brewing
Bar
Ice House Brewery and Kitchen
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (0) F
Hall's Market
Grocery Store
Parks (4) F
Robin Grove Park
Park
Eleanor Park
Park
Castlewood Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Fas Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Colonial Beach.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Colonial Beach is 111/100 - which is 2% higher than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
A-
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crime C

Colonial Beach crime rates are 1,608 per 100k, which is 17% lower than Virginia
Property Crime
1,231 crimes per 100k
B+
Violent Crime
377 crimes per 100k
C-
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employment C

The median income in Colonial Beach is $54,324 - which is 18% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$54,324
D-
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
A-
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Colonial Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
D-
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housing C+

Colonial Beach home prices are $214,000 - which is 14% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$214,000
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
-16%
F
Home Affordability
3.9x (home price to income ratio)
D+
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schools B

The Colonial Beach graduation rate is 84% - which is 1% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
75%
B+
High School Grad. Rates
84%
C
Elementary Schools (2) F
Colonial Beach Elementary
High Schools (2) F
Colonial Beach High
Monroe Bay Christian Academy
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ratings A

Colonial Beach has an overall rating of 80% from 4 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
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  • Colonial Beach has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • Colonial Beach crime rates are 17% lower than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Colonial Beach is 2% higher than the Virginia average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colonial Beach? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Robin Grove Park
      Eleanor Park
      Castlewood Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Colonial Beach Brewing
      Ice House Brewery and Kitchen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Colonial Beach? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Colonial Beach.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Colonial Beach a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors