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Colonial Heights city, VA market data
How Colonial Heights city compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 18,738
- +3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 7,530
- Median household income
- $76,505
- +40.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $246,600
- Jobs located here
- 9,717
- Highest market score
- 58
- Lawn, cleaning and pest control, #583 of 1,771 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Colonial Heights city has an estimated 18,738 people and 7,530 households. Population estimates put the population change in Colonial Heights city from 2020 to 2025 at +3.2%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Colonial Heights city is $76,505, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 40.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Colonial Heights city runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (72).
Of the business types scored in Colonial Heights city, lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58); gas stations (57); and HVAC and plumbing companies (56) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies, that ranks #583 of 1,771 scored counties.
Colonial Heights city is part of the Richmond metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for optometrists and eye clinics (5.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for gas stations (22% above the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Colonial Heights city
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Colonial Heights city with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 58 | #583 of 1,771 | 9 | 12.0 | $1.2M | 73 | 6 |
| Gas stations | 57 | #872 of 2,358 | 10 | 13.3 | $2.2M | 92 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 56 | #660 of 1,707 | 6 | 8.0 | $3.6M | 75 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #842 of 2,063 | 6 | 8.0 | $4.7M | 126 | 6 |
| Home repair trades | 52 | #963 of 2,057 | 13 | 17.3 | $1.7M | 68 | 9 |
| Electricians | 42 | #786 of 1,160 | 6 | 8.0 | $3.6M | 30 | 4 |
| Insurance agencies | 42 | #1,405 of 2,272 | 15 | 19.9 | $1.2M | 99 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,118 of 1,611 | 6 | 8.0 | $545K | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 40 | #1,244 of 1,792 | 6 | 8.0 | $889K | 68 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,640 of 2,402 | 20 | 26.6 | $2.3M | 67 | 10 |
| Grocery stores | 38 | #1,441 of 2,070 | 9 | 12.0 | $5M | 54 | 4 |
| Pet businesses | 38 | #1,612 of 2,200 | 12 | 15.9 | $551K | 63 | 8 |
| Convenience stores | 36 | #1,618 of 2,261 | 11 | 14.6 | $4.1M | 52 | 6 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 32 | #1,576 of 1,889 | 13 | 17.3 | $2.2M | 52 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 31 | #2,010 of 2,176 | 39 | 51.8 | Index only | 53 | 11 |
| Real estate | 30 | #2,081 of 2,229 | 48 | 63.7 | Index only | 54 | 20 |
| Barbershops | 29 | #1,127 of 1,356 | 8 | 10.6 | $835K | 44 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | 29 | #1,312 of 1,490 | 7 | 9.3 | $1.2M | 50 | 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 29 | #1,832 of 2,088 | 19 | 25.2 | $281K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 28 | #1,261 of 1,485 | 7 | 9.3 | $945K | 35 | 5 |
| Spas and skin care | 28 | #1,582 of 1,769 | 16 | 21.2 | $418K | 48 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | 27 | #1,274 of 1,451 | 5 | 6.6 | $1.3M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 27 | #2,146 of 2,405 | 141 | 187.3 | $199K | 54 | 83 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 27 | #2,167 of 2,405 | 90 | 119.5 | $312K | 47 | 36 |
| Physical therapy | 26 | #1,271 of 1,422 | 8 | 10.6 | $1M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 26 | #1,902 of 2,090 | 17 | 22.6 | $1.7M | 33 | 39 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 26 | #1,961 of 2,222 | 29 | 38.5 | $969K | 32 | 39 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 25 | #841 of 887 | 5 | 6.6 | Index only | 58 | 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 25 | #1,211 of 1,334 | 13 | 17.3 | $410K | 20 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 25 | #1,989 of 2,210 | 70 | 93.0 | $199K | 23 | 37 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 24 | #1,880 of 2,087 | 53 | 70.4 | $262K | 21 | 37 |
| Hair salons | 23 | #2,176 of 2,339 | 44 | 58.4 | $152K | 35 | 11 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 23 | #2,270 of 2,385 | 83 | 110.2 | $81K | 38 | 19 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 22 | #1,525 of 1,656 | 11 | 14.6 | $756K | 42 | 30 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 22 | #2,270 of 2,394 | 139 | 184.6 | $60K | 39 | 50 |
| Tire shops | 21 | #1,382 of 1,530 | 7 | 9.3 | $964K | 38 | 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 21 | #1,817 of 1,886 | 21 | 27.9 | $396K | 40 | 12 |
| Nail salons | 20 | #1,239 of 1,328 | 15 | 19.9 | $446K | 27 | 6 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 19 | #1,216 of 1,302 | 16 | 21.2 | $520K | 17 | 5 |
| Auto repair shops | 19 | #2,279 of 2,378 | 35 | 46.5 | $193K | 43 | 19 |
| Auto repair and car care | 18 | #2,315 of 2,401 | 56 | 74.4 | $120K | 45 | 28 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | $2.7M | 43 | 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.3 | Index only | 51 | 5 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 73 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $3.7M | 125 | 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $4.6M | 37 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.0 | $2.2M | 87 | 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.7 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $13.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $1.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.7M | Too few | 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $6.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.3 | $21.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Colonial Heights city
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.7M | $896 | 94 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $21.8M | $2,900 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $28.1M | $3,732 | 92 |
| Groceries | $45.1M | $5,994 | 95 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.7M | $888 | 88 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.3M | $434 | 75 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5.3M | $709 | 72 |
| Medical and dental services | $8.3M | $1,104 | 86 |
| Pets | $6.6M | $878 | 97 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $13.9M | $1,847 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $18.7M | $2,484 | 127 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.5M | $2,852 | 95 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11M | $1,455 | 103 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $113M | $15,001 | 90 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Colonial Heights city
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 18,738+3.2% since 2020
- Households
- 7,530
- Median age
- 40.2
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 8 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,441
- Median household income
- $76,505+40.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $93,310
- Median home value
- $246,600
- Jobs located here
- 9,717
- Daytime population
- 19,297Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Colonial Heights city, VA growing?
Population estimates put Colonial Heights city at 18,738 people in 2025, up 3.2% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,530 households. Median household income rose 40.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Colonial Heights city, VA spend?
Households in Colonial Heights city spend about $113M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $45.1M on groceries and $28.1M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Colonial Heights city spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (72).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Colonial Heights city, VA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Colonial Heights city are for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (58); gas stations (57); and HVAC and plumbing companies (56). Colonial Heights city ranks #583 of 1,771 scored counties for lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies.
How does Colonial Heights city, VA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Colonial Heights city is $76,505 a year, 5% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.2% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $246,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Colonial Heights city has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for optometrists and eye clinics (5.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for gas stations (22% above the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 41 of the 56 business types have a score in Colonial Heights city, each ranked against other counties.
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