Gloucester Point offers residents a coastal oasis with many waterfront activities and quick access to Yorktown, just 2 miles across the York River. “The area has lots of eclectic art and stores since there’s an art school nearby,” says Tracy Foster, a Realtor with the Virginia Peninsula Association of Realtors, who has three decades of experience and has lived in the area her entire life. While the Bay School Community Arts Center is 27 miles away in Mathews, its impact is still felt. “The neighborhood is very rural but isn’t crowded or densely populated compared to other areas.”
Gloucester Point
Located in Gloucester County
Homes
Waterfront living is an integral part of Gloucester Point, with Cape Cods and ranch-style homes with large, grassy lawns ranging from $300,000 to $400,000. There are also craftsman homes ranging from $450,000 to $500,000 with wooded yards and pebbled driveways. Colonial homes in the neighborhood range from $650,000 to $830,000 and have large, woodsy yards. “It's really a mixed bag in Gloucester Point,” says Foster.
Health Sciences Academy at Gloucester High
Kids in the area fall under the Gloucester County School District, which has a C-plus from Niche. Children can attend Botetourt Elementary School, which has a B and may advance to Page Middle, which has a B-plus and a student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1. Students can move on to Gloucester High, which has a C-plus and offers a Governor’s Health Sciences Academy.
Waterfront fun on the York River
The York River is a popular waterfront location for kayaking and fishing. “People also go to the Beaverdam Reservoir for paddleboarding,” says Foster. Golfers head to the Gloucester Golf Course to practice their swing. Skaters visit the Brown Park Skate Park, which is 12 miles away, to practice their kickflip.
Getting around in Gloucester Point
Residents drive down U.S. Route 17, also known as George Washington Memorial Highway, to get around town and to get to neighboring cities like Yorktown. Public transportation is available through the Bay Transit Express bus. The Newport/Williamsburg International Airport is 11 miles away.
Date nights on Yacht Haven Road
Locals head to Juan's Mexican Cafe and Cantina for authentic tacos. The York River Oyster Company is a popular spot for date nights, offering guests fresh seafood and waterfront views on Yacht Haven Road. Residents visit the Food Lion, located in the York River Crossing Shopping Center, for grocery and hygiene items. The York River Crossing Shopping Center offers residents a Home Centric, where guests can shop for holiday décor, and a movie theatre.
Oyster festivals on Virginia Street
The area hosts the annual Urbanna Oyster Festival along Virginia Street in the fall, which offers live music, food and art vendors and fire-throwing acts. On the weekends, residents visit Downtown Gloucester, which is 13 miles away, for shops and boutiques. “The area is sort of a little hidden secret, but there’s still access to lots of stores,” says Foster.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lori Carlson
Lori Carlson
Mission Realty Group
(757) 330-3452
81 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester Point
$476,000 Price
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Debi Warren
Debi Warren
Responds QuicklyLiz Moore & Associates LLC
(757) 703-2056
144 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester Point
$324,000 Price
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Eric Reed
Eric Reed
Verian Realty
(757) 997-1298
100 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester Point
$230,000 Price
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Ronald Rivera
Ronald Rivera
MR Rivera Realty Group
(757) 903-0418
26 Total Sales
2 in Gloucester Point
$185K - $335K Price Range
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Rodney Hockaday
Rodney Hockaday
NextHome Coast to Country Real Estate
(757) 244-9833
44 Total Sales
16 in Gloucester Point
$73K - $1.1M Price Range
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Jamie Flowers
Jamie Flowers
Responds QuicklyBeach Realty United
(757) 785-9144
91 Total Sales
1 in Gloucester Point
$503,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Gloucester Point Beach Park
Gloucester Point Housing Trends
On average, homes in Gloucester Point, VA sell after 25 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Gloucester Point, VA over the last 12 months is $375,000, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$387,450
Median Sale Price
$375,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$450,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$368,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$285,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
52
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$236
Area Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
866
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Median Year Built
1979
Months of Supply
1.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,826
Below the national average
1,925
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,903
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,180
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
20,908
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,195 per month
- Colonial Point Apartments
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 825 Sq Ft
- 7698 Colonial Point Ln
- Gloucester Point, VA
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Distribution of Home Values
Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
Gloucester Point Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
10,463
Median Age
44
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$72,187
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$85,989
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
28.4%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.7%
% Population in Labor Force
61.6%
On par with the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
30°F
Average Summer High Temperature
88°F
Annual Snowfall
4''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
29
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
7
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.