At a Glance
Median Income
$120,844
$51,112 per capita
Home Value
$452,800
Zillow: $499,397
Median Rent
$2,011/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
10.4% smoking rate
How Lake Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Ridge 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 Ridge residents earn a median household income of $120,844 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,112. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 344 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Ridge is $452,800 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,397. Median rent is $2,011/month, with 27.1% 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 1986.
Education
50.5% of adults in Lake Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% above the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Ridge has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population45,007
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density4,935/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born24.8%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,844
Per Capita$51,112
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty4.4%
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$452,800
Rent$2,011
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$499,397
Housing Units16,181
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,335/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain41.0 in/yr
Elevation285 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+22.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute39 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed233 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Ridge was built in 1986.
17.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Manassas Regional/Harry P Davis Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.378 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
24.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.