Lakeside, VA Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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Josiah Gutierrez

What to expect moving to Lakeside?

Alright, Been living here since 2011. You can expect to pay around $1,330 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. With a population of 12,845, Lakeside is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -so...

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Benjamin Hughes

Worst things about Lakeside nobody talks about

So, My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 12,845 people. Median household income is $69,695, which feels about average for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know ...

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Julia Richardson

Day-to-day life in Lakeside, VA

I'm retired and It's a a small town city with about 12,845 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Declan Harris

Is Lakeside walkable?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here.

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Adeline Ortiz

Lakeside is underrated, change my mind

My partner and I are With a population of 12,845, Lakeside is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Lakeside sits at 578.6 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Josiah Gutierrez

What surprised you most about Lakeside?

Curious what people think. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,330 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. ...

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Eva

Internet providers in Lakeside?

Hi all, I'm a 34-year-old data analyst and It's a a small town city with about 12,845 people. Rent is about $1,330/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $271,400, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families ...

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Isabella Flores

Best industries in Lakeside right now

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 7 months ago and The median home value here is around $271,400, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned?

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