Colonial Beach
City in Virginia, United States
Overview
Colonial Beach is a charming small town on Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula, known for its sandy beaches along the Potomac River and a classic boardwalk ambiance. Its relaxed vibe, walkable streets, and plentiful water activities make it a popular getaway for families and couples throughout the region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Virginia
Population
3,908
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.25°, -76.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
58
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,295
Local Cost
$1,462
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
13.8°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
2.4°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
-16.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1160 mm
Internet Speed
107 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
Transport
10
Walk Score
10
Footways
19.0
Airport
DGN
Distance
11 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.