Living in Apple Mountain Lake, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Apple Mountain Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Apple Mountain Lake has 1,671 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $131,799 (41% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $369,700, the median rent is $1,669/month.
Apple Mountain Lake at a glance
- Population
- 1,671
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $131,799State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $369,700State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,669/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 81%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.8%
- Average commute
- 45 min
Is Apple Mountain Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Virginia median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 45 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Apple Mountain Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Apple Mountain Lake the median home value is $369,700, 11% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,669 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,838 a month in housing costs.
Apple Mountain Lake median household income
The median household income in Apple Mountain Lake is $131,799 and the income per person is $41,867. 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Apple Mountain Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 561
- Owner-occupied
- 81%
- Renter-occupied
- 19%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 3.24
Apple Mountain Lake demographics
- Population
- 1,671
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.3%
- 65 and older
- 5.4%
- Households
- 515
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Apple Mountain Lake ›
Education in Apple Mountain Lake
36.8% of adults 25 and older in Apple Mountain Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 22.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Apple Mountain Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 45 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Apple Mountain Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Mountain Lake | 1,671 | $131,799 | $369,700 | $1,669 |
| Skyland Estates | 620 | $114,037 | $358,500 | — |
| Shenandoah Shores | 611 | $95,273 | $273,900 | $1,520 |
| Front Royal | 15,296 | $64,838 | $314,400 | $1,135 |
| Shenandoah Farms | 4,179 | $98,750 | $280,700 | $1,765 |
| Chester Gap | 726 | $69,063 | $292,600 | $857 |
| Flint Hill | 275 | $64,922 | $837,500 | $1,203 |
| Middletown | 1,786 | $60,288 | $331,600 | $798 |
| Boyce | 891 | $88,616 | $425,000 | $1,375 |
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What is the median household income in Apple Mountain Lake, VA?
The median household income in Apple Mountain Lake is $131,799, 41% higher than the Virginia median of $93,170 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Apple Mountain Lake?
The median home value in Apple Mountain Lake is $369,700, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Apple Mountain Lake?
The median gross rent in Apple Mountain Lake is $1,669 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Apple Mountain Lake, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Virginia median; home values 4% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 3.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 45 minutes.
What is the median age in Apple Mountain Lake?
The median age in Apple Mountain Lake is 36.2 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Apple Mountain Lake?
The average commute to work in Apple Mountain Lake is 45 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Apple Mountain Lake?
The unemployment rate in Apple Mountain Lake is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Apple Mountain Lake?
36.8% of adults in Apple Mountain Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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