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Colonial Beach, VA

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Population
4,151
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
7 ft
Median Home Value
$268,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$620/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,513
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in VirginiaPopulation rankingHighest population places in VirginiaNearest larger communityFredericksburg, Virginia27 miles away · 30,393 residents.

About Colonial Beach

Colonial Beach is a coastal town located on the Potomac River in Westmoreland County on Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula. Celebrated as USA Today's Best Virginia Beach in 2018 and historic as the summer residence of Alexander Graham Bell's family, the community of approximately 3,966 is served by the Colonial Beach Public Schools district for public education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+98.9ratingLow PopulationA96.2rating

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