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USCG Training Center Yorktown

United States Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown · Yorktown, Virginia

USCG Training Center Yorktown provides advanced training for Coast Guard enlisted members and officers across a wide range of specialties including maritime law enforcement, marine safety, and port security. Located on the York River in historic York County, Virginia, the training center sits in the heart of Virginia's Historic Triangle alongside Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown battlefield. The surrounding area offers exceptional history, quality of life, and proximity to Hampton Roads.

E-5 BAH: $1,815
O-3 BAH: $2,307
Avg Home Price: $395,000
Branch: Coast Guard

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Neighborhoods

Yorktown Village

Historic riverfront

$1,400 to $1,900/mo

Small historic village, proximity to base, beautiful York River waterfront

Poquoson

Waterfront community

$1,500 to $2,000/mo

Safe small city, excellent schools, near Langley AFB and USCG Yorktown

Williamsburg

College and historic town

$1,400 to $2,000/mo

College of William and Mary, Colonial Williamsburg, good restaurants and schools

Hampton

Coastal city

$1,300 to $1,700/mo

More affordable Hampton Roads city, Langley AFB adjacent, NASA Langley

Schools

York High School

Grades 9-12

Serves York County, strong academics, large Coast Guard family enrollment

Grafton High School

Grades 9-12

York County, well-regarded college prep school

Tabb Elementary School

Grades K-5

One of the highest-rated elementary schools in the region

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

Limited family housing on base; York County and Williamsburg are the primary off-base options

Off-Post Rental Market

The York County and Williamsburg area offers excellent value compared to Northern Virginia

Commute

Yorktown Village is 5 minutes from the training center. Williamsburg is 20 to 25 minutes. Hampton adds 30 minutes.

Installation Highlights

Location in Virginia's Historic Triangle provides unmatched American history access including Yorktown Battlefield
Colonial Williamsburg living history museum is world-class and offers military discounts
York County schools are among the best in Virginia and consistently highly rated
Hampton Roads military community provides full-service exchange, commissary, and medical facilities nearby
York River and Chesapeake Bay access for boating, fishing, and water recreation

Insider Tips

York County public schools are genuinely excellent; families with school-age children consistently praise them
Annual passes to Colonial Williamsburg pay for themselves quickly and provide family entertainment throughout the year
Busch Gardens and Water Country USA in Williamsburg offer significant military discounts
The Historic Triangle is one of the best locations in the country for homeschool co-ops and living history education
Connect with the USCG Yorktown family support coordinator for newcomer resources specific to the training environment

Nearby Attractions

Colonial Williamsburg living history museum
Yorktown Battlefield and American Revolution Museum
Jamestown Settlement and Historic Jamestowne
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Newport News Mariners Museum and Park

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Phone: 757-856-2263
Hours: Mon to Fri 0730 to 1630

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