Moving to Fort Gregg-Adams
Housing, neighborhoods, schools, and 2026 BAH for families PCSing to Petersburg, Virginia.
Also known as: Fort Lee
Fort Gregg-Adams, near Petersburg south of Richmond, Virginia, is the Army’s sustainment hub, training soldiers in logistics, quartermaster, ordnance, and transportation. Families PCSing here settle in the Prince George and Colonial Heights areas near the gate or the Chesterfield suburbs toward Richmond, in a moderately priced market with the metro nearby.
Last updated: 2026-07-19
On-base vs off-base housing
On-post housing serves families with the usual waitlists. Off-post, Prince George and Hopewell sit closest to the gate with the most affordable inventory, Colonial Heights offers established neighborhoods just north, and the Chesterfield suburbs toward Richmond draw families for stronger schools and metro amenities. Prices are moderate, so buying with a VA loan is common.
Where military families live near Fort Gregg-Adams
Families PCSing to Fort Gregg-Adams most often settle in Prince George / Hopewell, Colonial Heights, Chesterfield. The table below shows typical rents, home prices, and drive time to the gate for each.
| Area | 3-bed rent | Home prices | To gate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prince George / Hopewell | $1,300-$1,800 | $240k-$340k | 5-15 min | Closest to the gate with the most affordable inventory. |
| Colonial Heights | $1,400-$1,900 | $270k-$370k | 10-20 min | Established neighborhoods with good schools just north. |
| Chesterfield | $1,600-$2,200 | $320k-$450k | 20-35 min | Richmond suburbs with stronger schools and amenities. |
2026 BAH near Fort Gregg-Adams
Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Fort Gregg-Adams is set by the VA301 (Richmond/Fort Lee, VA) military housing area. Rates below are monthly, by pay grade, for 2026.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-5 | $2,358 | $1,866 |
| E-7 | $2,676 | $2,163 |
| O-3 | $2,760 | $2,526 |
Source: DoD/DTMO 2026 BAH rate table (travel.dod.mil), effective January 1, 2026.
Schools near Fort Gregg-Adams
| School | Level | District | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Heights High School | High | Colonial Heights City Schools | Colonial Heights |
| Prince George High School | High | Prince George County Schools | Prince George |
| Beazley Elementary | Elementary | Prince George County Schools | Prince George |
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Is Fort Gregg-Adams the same as Fort Lee?
Yes. The post was renamed from Fort Lee to Fort Gregg-Adams in 2023, honoring Lieutenant General Arthur Gregg and Lieutenant Colonel Charity Adams. Many people and the official BAH military housing area still use the Fort Lee name, but the installation and its Army sustainment training mission are the same.
Where do families live near Fort Gregg-Adams?
Prince George and Hopewell sit closest to the gate with the most affordable homes. Colonial Heights offers established neighborhoods and good schools just north. The Chesterfield suburbs toward Richmond draw families for stronger schools and metro amenities, about 20 to 35 minutes away. Richmond itself is a short drive for jobs and amenities.
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