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Lake of the Woods, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Spotsylvania County County
Lake of the Woods, VA
At a Glance
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)
Is Lake of the Woods a Good Place to Live?
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 1.4% (61% 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.
Safety & Crime
Lake of the Woods reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,112/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.