Colonial Heights, VA
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 17,907 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Average |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
This city is just north of Petersburg, and sits along the Appomattox River.
Cultural Attractions
The Violet Bank Museum--a house, not a bank--was chosen by Robert E. Lee as his headquarters in 1864, and now displays an array of historical artifacts.
Historical
Colonial Heights was the Confederate Army's headquarters during the Battle of Petersburg.
Economy
A $500 million facility built by Chaparral Steel Co. is expected to bring over 400 jobs to the region.
Fun Fact
There is a mysterious cucumber magnolia tree in Colonial Heights that dates back to pre-Civil War days.
| Median home price [details] | N/A |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $195,000 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 5 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 34 |
| Average property taxes [details] | $1,277 |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 5 |
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