Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Lake Wilderness is a small town in Virginia with a population of 3,255. Residents earn $115,781 per year, which is 54% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Wilderness receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Lake Wilderness stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lake Wilderness is $115,781, which is significantly higher than the national average — 54% above $75,149. This places Lake Wilderness among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 41 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Wilderness is $325,700, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,744 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Lake Wilderness enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 93.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
| 49% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $115,781 |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,018 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,019 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $84,351 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,570 |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Healthcare | 299 |
| Retail | 462 |
| Manufacturing | 58 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,367 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.03% |
| Commute Time | 40.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $325,700 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $367,450 |
| Median List Price | $367,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $236 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 5 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,744 |
| 50% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 89.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,367 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.03% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.2% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,823/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 386 ft (118 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3041°N, 77.7265°W |
| County FIPS | 51177 |
Winner: Republican by 8.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.9% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,550/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 299 |
| Restaurants | 222 |
| Retail Stores | 462 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 20 |
| Avg Commute | 40.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |