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Colonial heights, VA

Colonial heights, VA.

Population: 26,628 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Colonial heights, VA is $299,843 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $262,500 after a median 2.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,565/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$299,843

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

2.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$299,843
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+31.4%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$300,483
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$262,500
Median list price
$272,500
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
-7.9%
Median days on market
2.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
81
Sale-to-list ratio
98.2%
1-year forecast
+1.8%
Days to pending
17 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,565/mo
1-year rent change
+5.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Chesterfield County Public Schools, Colonial Heights City Public Schools
Schools include
Marguerite F. Christian Elementary, COLONIAL HEIGHTS HIGH, COLONIAL HEIGHTS MIDDLE, Lakeview Elementary, North Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Defense General Supply Center (DLA) (9.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
49,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,861

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (8 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mazza Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-30 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Housing built before 1970
38.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,019
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
76.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,467
Average weekly wage
$758
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
17

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Colonial heightsState medianUS median
Median home value$299,843$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$262,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,565/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,019$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Colonial heights, VA?
$299,843.
What is the median sale price in Colonial heights, VA?
$262,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Colonial heights, VA?
Median days on market: 2.5 days.
What is typical rent in Colonial heights, VA?
Typical rent: $1,565/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Colonial heights, VA?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Colonial heights, VA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Colonial heights, VA?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Colonial heights, VA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Colonial heights, VA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Colonial heights, VA?
7 schools (4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Colonial heights, VA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Colonial heights, VA?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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