Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
22%
Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights, VA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,144
Population
18,270
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A historic gem just south of Richmond.
Historic Sites
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Colonial History
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University
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Waterfront
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River
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Outdoor Activities
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Family-Friendly
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Colonial Heights sits along the Appomattox River just 22 miles south of Richmond, packing more than 400 years of history into eight square miles. The city borders Petersburg and offers easy I-95 access, making it a practical base for Richmond commuters.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Fort Clifton, a well-preserved Civil War earthwork along the river, while Southpark Mall handles everyday shopping needs. Nearby Virginia State University lends an energetic undercurrent to the area's pace.
The rental landscape leans toward garden-style apartment communities, townhomes, and single-story units — a grounded mix rather than high-rise heavy. Options range from cozy one-bedrooms to spacious three-bedroom floor plans, giving renters plenty of choices. Each year, the Fort Clifton Festival draws the community together at one of the region's oldest historic sites, proving Colonial Heights takes its roots seriously — and celebrates them.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$68,095
Average: $87,017
Education
4,231
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,271
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Colonial Heights has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Colonial Heights, VA is $1,141 for one bedroom, $1,230 for two bedrooms, and $1,763 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Colonial Heights has increased by 2.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,141/month
619 Sq Ft
House
$1,501/month
887 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,360/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Colonial Heights, VA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
623 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
415 Students
Marguerite F Christian Elementary
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
331 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
598 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
876 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Harrowgate Park
- Ettrick Park
- Petersburg National Battlefield
- Matoaca Park
- R. Garland Dodd Park at Point of Rocks
Airports
- Richmond International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.