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Living in Colonial Heights City, Virginia
A compact suburban city of about eight square miles between the Appomattox River and Swift Creek, with the region's main retail corridor around Southpark Mall.
Commute & how people work
About 8% of Colonial Heights City workers work from home and the typical commute runs 26 min.
How long the commute is, share of commuters
| Under 10 min | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
| 10 to 19 min | 27% | |
| 20 to 29 min | 18% | |
| 30 to 44 min | 22% | |
| 45 min or more | 15% |
How people get to work, share of workers
| Drive alone | 79% | |
|---|---|---|
| Carpool | 8% | |
| Public transit | 0.3% | |
| Walk or bike | 2% | |
| Work from home | 8% | |
| Other | 2% |
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Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year (2024). County-wide figures, not a specific address.
Schools
Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 70% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments (VDOE School Quality Profile).
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Amenities & walkability
Within a few miles you'll find about 0 restaurants & cafes and 0 grocery stores. The town center is car-dependent (0 walkable spots within a mile). Counts from OpenStreetMap.
Local businesses
Use this as a daily-life snapshot: grocery stores, restaurants, cafes, and everyday places that help you picture a normal week in Colonial Heights City. Owner-approved details appear when available.
Grocery & markets
- Publix, 3007 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Walmart Supercenter, 671 Southpark Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Food Lion
Restaurants
- Arby's, 107 Temple Lake Drive, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Burger King, Colonial Heights, VA 23834-2444
- Domino's, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Marco's Pizza, 1 Dunlop Village, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- McDonald's, 411 Southpark Circle, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Papa John's, 3635 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Cafes & coffee
- Starbucks, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Bars & breweries
- The Estate Restaurant & Lounge, 3650 Boulevard, Colonial Heights City;Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Shops & retail
- Dollar Tree, 1502 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Family Dollar, 5207 Plaza Drive, Hopewell, VA 23860-7337
- Cricket Wireless, 184 Southgate Square, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Cato
- Dollar General
- Beary Crafty, 17024 Route 1
Health & medical
- Friend Family Dentistry, 15806 Route 1
Pharmacies
- Rite Aid
- Walgreens
Gyms & fitness
- Broadwater Fitness Center and Pool, 15151 Timsberry Circle
- Mitchell Sports Performance, 15808 Route 1
- Curves
- East Coast Dance Company
- Snap Fitness
Personal care
- Kut N It Up, 15714 Route 1
- Misfits, 15804 Route 1
- Sea Breeze Tanning Beachhouse, 2600 Amherst Ridge Lane
- Angel Nails
- Supercuts
Hotels & lodging
- Candlewood Suites, 15820 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Comfort Inn, 15720 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Rodeway Inn, 2310 Indian Hill Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Candlewood Suites Colonial Heights-Ft Lee, 15820 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Par 3
Banks
- Peoples Advantage Federal Credit Union, 2801 Conduit Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Primis Bank, 3012 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Atlantic Union Bank
- Touchstone Bank
- Virginia Commonwealth Bank
- Wells Fargo
Auto services
- Advance Auto Parts, 3104 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- O'Reilly Auto Parts
- Colonial Honda, 2100 Walthall Center Drive
- Colonial Hyundai, 2200 Walthall Center Drive
- Colonial Kia, 2300 Walthall Center Drive
- Colonial Subaru, 2122 Ruffin Mill Road
Churches & faith communities
- Calvary Baptist Church, 17001 Route 1
- First Baptist Church, 235 West Washington Street, Petersburg 23803
- Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 521 Virginia Avenue, Petersburg 23803
- Harrowgate Baptist Church, 3600 North Street
- Ivey Memorial Church, 17001 Harrowgate Road
- Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses, 505 Lakeview Avenue, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Other services
- B&L Coin Laundry, 15812 Route 1
- Swan Cleaners
Gas stations
- Mobil, 2960 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Valero, 1 South Crater Road, Petersburg, VA 23803
- 7-Eleven, 15840 Woods Edge Road, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Amoco, 3220 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- BP, 1932 East Washington Street, Petersburg 23803
- Exxon, 801 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Convenience stores
- Sheetz, 1900 Colonial Crossings Drive, Prince George, VA 23875
- Wawa, 15840 Route 1, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
- Marathon, 615 East Washington Street, Petersburg, VA 23803
- Pilot, 2126 Ruffin Mill Road
- Harrowgate Convinence Store, 16025 Harrowgate Road, Chester, VA 23831
- La Casita, 17210 Route 1
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Major employers & institutions
The biggest workplaces in and around Colonial Heights City: the universities, hospitals, plants, and offices that anchor the local economy.
Colleges & training
Business & industrial parks
- Epes Transport
A starting list of the area's largest workplaces, compiled from public sources and OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL).
By the numbers
Cost of living
Who lives here
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates.
Risk
Source: FEMA NFHL (approx, area-weighted)
Frequently asked questions
What are property taxes like in Colonial Heights City?
Colonial Heights City's real-estate tax rate is about $1.20 per $100 of assessed value (roughly 1.20% a year).
How are the schools in Colonial Heights City?
Colonial Heights City Public Schools reports a 89% on-time graduation rate, with 70% passing Math and 71% passing Reading on Virginia SOL assessments.
How long is the commute in Colonial Heights City?
The average commute for Colonial Heights City workers is about 26 minutes, and 44% get to work in under 20 minutes. County-wide Census figures, not a specific address.
Can I work remotely from Colonial Heights City?
About 8% of Colonial Heights City workers already work from home.
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Sources and freshnessLast rebuilt 2026-09-14 with public records and source notes for Living in Colonial Heights City.
- Last rebuilt 2026-09-14 from the latest records synced into this guide.
- 1 area uses assessed value because usable sale-price coverage is limited.
- Property and tax figures come from county/city parcel, sales, and assessor records.
- School metrics use Virginia Department of Education profiles when available.
- Amenity and business counts use OpenStreetMap, so hours and listings can change.
- Jobs, events, news, and business-directory layers are included only after their feeds or curated sources sync.
- Use these figures as planning estimates, then verify taxes, listings, and school details before making an offer.
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