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Woodlake, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Chesterfield County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
7,373 Population 3,047/sq mi density
$133,782 Median Income $54,346 per capita
$371,900 Home Value $460,251 Zillow
$1,888 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 3,870 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$133,782 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$371,900 home value, $1,888/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodlake, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$133,782
78% above
$54,346 per capita
Home Value
$371,900
32% above
Zillow: $460,251
Median Rent
$1,888/mo
62% above
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
579/100K
52% above
3,870/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.6%
83% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
0.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
3% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Woodlake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Woodlake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
178%
Home Value
132%
Rent
162%
Poverty
3%
Bachelor's
183%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
152%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodlake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodlake residents earn a median household income of $133,782 , which is 78% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,346. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,284 business establishments, including 656 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Woodlake is $371,900 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $460,251. Median rent is $1,888/month, with 21.3% 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 1989.

Safety & Crime

Woodlake reports 579 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 52% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,870/100K.

Education

61.6% of adults in Woodlake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodlake has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population7,373
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density3,047/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,782
Per Capita$54,346
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.4%
County GDP$24,002M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

A+
Home Value$371,900
Rent$1,888
Ownership80.9%
Zillow$460,251
Housing Units2,750
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent579/100K
Property3,870/100K

Health

Obesity31.2%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death7,544/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.4 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation255 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.6%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+26.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodlake was built in 1989.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Richmond International (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 656 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.