Median household income: $76,250; value-to-income ratio 3.04. Colonial Heights ranks 115 by home value and 70 by population among 129 places in our VA dataset.
What does an FHA loan cost on a typical Colonial Heights home?
| Item | Colonial Heights |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $231,700 |
| Virginia median home value | $360,700 |
| Down payment (3.5%) | $8,110 |
| Loan incl. 1.75% upfront MIP | $227,503 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,916 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $83,000 / $64,000 |
| Colonial Heights city 2026 FHA limit (1 unit) | $707,250 |
| Max purchase price at the limit | $732,000 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Virginia's 0.74% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $1,537/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average) and 0.55% annual FHA MIP.
What is the 2026 FHA loan limit in Colonial Heights?
Colonial Heights is in Colonial Heights city where HUD's 2026 one-unit FHA limit is $707,250. With the minimum 3.5% down, that caps the purchase price at about $732,000; above that you'd need a bigger down payment or a conventional loan (conforming limit $832,750).
The Colonial Heights median home value of $231,700 is 36% below the Virginia median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Colonial Heights buyers use?
No applicable programs have been verified for this city yet. Check the state housing finance agency for current assistance.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- HUD — 2026 FHA Forward Mortgage Limits (county file)
- HUD Single Family Housing Policy Handbook 4000.1
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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