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Cost of Living in Lake Ridge, VA

Population 46,049 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$2,033
Median home value$471,200
Median household income$127,154

The median rent in Lake Ridge, VA is $2,033/month, 29% higher than the Virginia median and 44% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $471,200, 42% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $127,154 a year, 36% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $81,320/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,383/mo

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Lake Ridge vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Lake RidgeVirginiaU.S.
Median rent$2,033$1,579$1,413
Median home value$471,200$383,700$332,700
Median household income$127,154$93,170$80,734
Homeownership rate76.4%67.3%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher50.0%42.2%35.7%
Poverty rate5.8%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.0%4.3%5.2%
Work from home19.9%18.3%15.1%
Median age38.039.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lake Ridge, VA?

The median gross rent in Lake Ridge, VA is $2,033 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lake Ridge, VA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $81,320 a year in gross income.

Is Lake Ridge, VA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 44% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Virginia

Virginia Beach, VARent $1,714 · Income $92,968Chesapeake, VARent $1,586 · Income $95,373Arlington, VARent $2,322 · Income $142,114Norfolk, VARent $1,321 · Income $66,109Richmond, VARent $1,372 · Income $64,587Newport News, VARent $1,339 · Income $69,634

Cities with a similar cost of living

Midlothian, TXRent $2,013 · Income $126,641Dedham, MARent $2,042 · Income $128,955Buffalo Grove, ILRent $2,037 · Income $129,395Palm City, FLRent $2,013 · Income $125,820Seattle, WARent $2,030 · Income $123,860North Laurel, MDRent $2,031 · Income $122,949

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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