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
Unknown Name
Park
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

      Unknown Name
      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