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Lake Ridge, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Manassas Park city County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
45,007 Population 4,935/sq mi density
$120,844 Median Income $51,112 per capita
$452,800 Home Value $499,397 Zillow
$2,011 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$120,844 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$452,800 home value, $2,011/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Ridge, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,844
61% above
$51,112 per capita
Home Value
$452,800
61% above
Zillow: $499,397
Median Rent
$2,011/mo
73% above
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.5%
50% above
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
10.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
297 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
161%
Home Value
161%
Rent
173%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
150%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Ridge a Good Place to Live?

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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 2.7% (25% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Lake Ridge reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population45,007
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density4,935/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,844
Per Capita$51,112
Unemployment2.7%
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%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking10.4%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death6,335/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI35 (Good)
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
Broadband97.2%
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.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 233 Mbps.