Lake Caroline, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Hanover County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,708 Population 954/sq mi density
$88,222 Median Income $37,872 per capita
$291,300 Home Value $346,249 Zillow
$1,634 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,222 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,634/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Caroline, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,222
17% above
$37,872 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
3% above
Zillow: $346,249
Median Rent
$1,634/mo
40% above
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
6% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How Lake Caroline Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lake Caroline's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
117%
Home Value
103%
Rent
140%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
94%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Caroline a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Caroline residents earn a median household income of $88,222 , which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,872. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,310 business establishments, including 237 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Caroline is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $346,249. Median rent is $1,634/month, with 28.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Education

31.6% of adults in Lake Caroline hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Caroline has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population2,708
Median Age30.4 yrs
Density954/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.1%
Veterans14.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,222
Per Capita$37,872
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$9,225M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,072

Housing

A+
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,634
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$346,249
Housing Units1,229
Rent Burden28.6%

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation213 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score6.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute51 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Caroline was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
10.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 237 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.