Livability Score

75
/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 D

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Demolition Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Regal Cinemas Southpark Mall 6
Cinema
Keystone Antique Tractor Museum
Museum
Violet Bank Museum
Museum
Swaders Sports Park
Theme Park
Rogers Stadium
Stadium
Petersburg Area Art League
Art Gallery
Farmers' Bank Museum
Museum
Siege Museum
Museum
Womens Museum
Museum
Quartermaster Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (27) C+
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Virginia ABC
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Curves
Gym
Gold's Gym
Gym
Snap Fitness
Gym
Harding Street Community Center
Community Centre
Mitchell Sports Performance
Gym
A.P. Hill Community Center Park
Community Centre
Broadwater Fitness Center and Pool
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Commissary
Grocery Store
Parks (14) F
Floral Ave Park
Park
Tot Playground
Park
Bounce with Me
Playground
Flora M Hill Park
Park
Lakeview Park
Park
Appamatuck Park
Park
White Bank Park
Park
Petersburg Old Town Historic District
Park
Ettrick Park
Park
Petersburg Courthouse Historic District
Park
Fort Clifton Park
Park
Centre Hill Historic District
Park
Low Street Park
Park
Petersburg Patton Park
Park
Folly Castle Historic District
Park
McKenzie Street Park
Park
Central Park
Park
Poplar Lawn Historic District
Park
Jefferson Street Park
Park
Petersburg National Battlefield
Park
Harding Street Community Center Park
Park
West End Park Fairgrounds
Park
A.P. Hill Community Center Park
Park
Shops (44) A+
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Boot Barn
Clothing
Sheetz
Convenience Store
Circle K
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Fashion Nails
Beauty
Stories Comics
Books
Shampooches Salon & Spaw
Pets
Hughes Flowers
Florist
Gabe's
Clothing
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Marshalls
Department Store
JCPenney
Department Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Macy's
Department Store
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
Books-A-Million
Books
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Wawa
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Angel Nails
Beauty
Supercuts
Hairdresser
Dollar General
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Colonial Heights.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Petersburg
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living A-

The cost of living in Colonial Heights is 101/100 - which is 8% lower than Virginia.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. C
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D+

Colonial Heights crime rates are 3,724 per 100k, which is 93% higher than Virginia
Property Crime
3,420 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
304 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C

The median income in Colonial Heights is $60,522 - which is 9% lower than Virginia.
Med. Household Income
$60,522 D+
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
AMDC Physicians
Clinic
Colonial Heights Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Pharmacy Plus
Pharmacy
Andrews Wellness Center
Doctor
Colonial Heights Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Colonial Heights Health Department
Clinic
Colonial Heights Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
TriCities ER
Hospital
VSU Department of Police and Public Safety
Police
Petersburg Police Department Investigation Division
Police
Petersburg County Sheriff's Office
Police
Petersburg Police Department
Police
Station 21 - Harrowgate Road
Fire Station
Petersburg Police Victim Witness
Police
Petersburg Fire Marshall
Fire Station
Petersburg Fire Department Administration
Fire Station
Station 12 - Ettrick
Fire Station
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Petersburg Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Petersburg County Health Clinic
Clinic
Southside Virginia Emergency Crew
Fire Station
Friend Family Dentistry
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C
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housing A+

Colonial Heights home prices are $179,200 - which is 28% lower than Virginia
Home Price
$179,200 B-
Home Appreciation Rate
7% B
Home Affordability
3x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools A-

The Colonial Heights graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Virginia
School Test Scores
78% A-
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (6) F
Colonial Heights Technical Center
Colonial Heights Middle
North Elementary
Lakeview Elementary
Tussing Elementary
St Joseph School
Robert E. Lee Elementary
Life Christian Academy
Ettrick Elementary
Petersburg Regional Alternative
Appomattox Regional Governor'S School
Carver Middle
Harrowgate Elementary
J.E.B. Stuart Elementary
High Schools (1) F
Colonial Heights High
Life Christian Academy
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ratings A-

Colonial Heights has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes B
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Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Colonial Heights, VA Area Guide

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Colonial Heights Area Facts

  • Colonial Heights has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Colonial Heights crime rates are 93% higher than the Virginia average
  • Cost of living in Colonial Heights is 8% lower than the Virginia average

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Great School System 4 rating By joshbarlow89 ( Feb 24, 2014) I grew up in this growing city for 12 years. Went to middle and high school. Would say there high school needs a new look. I think it 40+ years old now. I would have to disagree with there crime rated grading. I felt that this place is very safe and protect. Near Fort Lee. an ...Read More d a 20 min drive north to the state capital Richmond. Go 2 hours east and your at the beach. The is no night life in colonial heights. Many chain restaurants through the city. A major high way run through the city north to south(I-95).
I now live in Italy and would go back to live. Read Less
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      D Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Colonial Heights? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Floral Ave Park
      Tot Playground
      Bounce with Me
      Flora M Hill Park
      Lakeview Park
      Appamatuck Park
      White Bank Park
      Petersburg Old Town Historic District

      Entertainment

      Regal Cinemas Southpark Mall 6
      Keystone Antique Tractor Museum
      Violet Bank Museum
      Swaders Sports Park
      Rogers Stadium
      Petersburg Area Art League
      Farmers' Bank Museum
      Siege Museum

      Food & Drink

      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Marco's Pizza
      Chipotle
      Jimmy John's
      Little Caesars
      Arby's
      Long John Silver's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Colonial Heights? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Colonial Heights.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      A- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Colonial Heights? The cost of living in Colonial Heights is 101/100 - which is 8% lower than Virginia.
      Colonial Heights
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Virginia
      109

      9% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Colonial Heights? Colonial Heights crime rates are 3,724, which are 93% higher than Virginia
      Total Crime
      3,724 per 100k people

      60% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 27

      60% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -21%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Colonial Heights? The median income in Colonial Heights is $60,522 which is 9% lower than Virginia.
      Median household income
      $60,5229% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,6299% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Rite Aid
      Walgreens
      Pharmacy Plus

      Doctors

      Andrews Wellness Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Colonial Heights home prices? Colonial Heights home prices are $179,200 - which is 28% lower than Virginia
      Median home value
      $179,2003% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0349% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      4% higher than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Colonial Heights have good schools? The Colonial Heights graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Virginia
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      78%

      63% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Colonial Heights a good place to live? Colonial Heights has an overall rating of 77% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      3 total surveys

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