Moving to Gloucester Point, VA

About Gloucester Point

Gloucester Point is a waterfront census-designated place on the north bank of the York River, directly across the Coleman Bridge from Yorktown. Its identity is shaped by the Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS), William & Mary's marine science campus, which brings researchers and a campus atmosphere. The waterfront is working and scenic — marinas, seafood restaurants, and views of the Yorktown side. It's the closest Gloucester County community to Hampton Roads job centers.

Home prices in Gloucester Point

The median list in Gloucester Point is $480,450.

Top places in Gloucester Point

• Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) — William & Mary's marine science campus and visitor center.
• Gloucester Point Beach Park — small public beach on the York River with a fishing pier.
• Coleman Bridge — the double-swing-span bridge connecting to Yorktown (toll).
• York River waterfront restaurants — seafood dining with views across to Yorktown.
• Point Lookout / Civil War fort sites — historic earthworks along the river.

Commuting from Gloucester Point

• Downtown Norfolk: ~40 miles, roughly 50–65 minutes via the Coleman Bridge (toll), I-64, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel — approximate.
• Naval Station Norfolk: ~45 miles, roughly 60–75 minutes — approximate.
• Yorktown: across the Coleman Bridge, ~10 minutes — approximate.
• Newport News: ~25 miles, roughly 35–45 minutes — approximate.

Gloucester Point FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Gloucester Point, VA?
  The median list in Gloucester Point is $480,450. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Gloucester Point, VA?
  Downtown Norfolk: ~40 miles, roughly 50–65 minutes via the Coleman Bridge (toll), I-64, and the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel — approximate.

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