At a Glance
Median Income
$112,917
$57,928 per capita
Home Value
$377,500
Zillow: $367,050
Median Rent
$1,690/mo
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
11.0% smoking rate
How Lake of the Woods Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake of the Woods's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake of the Woods a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake of the Woods residents earn a median household income of $112,917 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,928. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,570 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake of the Woods is $377,500 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,050. Median rent is $1,690/month, with 18.6% 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
45.2% of adults in Lake of the Woods hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake of the Woods has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population8,165
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density1,649/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans17.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$112,917
Per Capita$57,928
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,019
Housing
A+
Home Value$377,500
Rent$1,690
Ownership94.3%
Zillow$367,050
Housing Units3,871
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,823/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
Elevation370 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute46 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake of the Woods was built in 1994.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.405 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.