Living in Lake Barcroft, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Barcroft · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Barcroft has 10,973 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $140,882 (51% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $887,300, the median rent is $1,923/month.
Lake Barcroft at a glance
- Population
- 10,973
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $140,882State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $887,300State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,923/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 65.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Lake Barcroft a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Home values 131% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lake Barcroft
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Barcroft the median home value is $887,300, 167% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,923 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,486 a month in housing costs.
Lake Barcroft median household income
The median household income in Lake Barcroft is $140,882 and the income per person is $72,852. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lake Barcroft: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,017
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 0.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.75
Lake Barcroft demographics
- Population
- 10,973
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 3,982
- Foreign-born
- 31.9%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Barcroft ›
Education in Lake Barcroft
65.1% of adults 25 and older in Lake Barcroft have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 32.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Barcroft
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 54.5%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.6%
Lake Barcroft vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Barcroft | 10,973 | $140,882 | $887,300 | $1,923 |
| Seven Corners | 9,371 | $77,400 | $318,700 | $1,632 |
| Bailey's Crossroads | 24,271 | $88,483 | $416,600 | $2,021 |
| West Falls Church | 31,279 | $134,978 | $706,800 | $2,066 |
| Annandale | 41,705 | $116,263 | $681,300 | $1,933 |
| Falls Church | 14,710 | $143,262 | $1,055,600 | $2,190 |
| Lincolnia | 20,320 | $121,639 | $647,400 | $2,141 |
| Idylwood | 17,559 | $120,109 | $756,900 | $2,045 |
| Arlington | 236,254 | $142,114 | $895,000 | $2,322 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Barcroft, VA?
The median household income in Lake Barcroft is $140,882, 51% 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 Lake Barcroft?
The median home value in Lake Barcroft is $887,300, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lake Barcroft?
The median gross rent in Lake Barcroft is $1,923 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Lake Barcroft, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Virginia median; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: home values 131% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in Lake Barcroft?
The median age in Lake Barcroft is 40.7 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lake Barcroft?
The average commute to work in Lake Barcroft is 30 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Barcroft?
The unemployment rate in Lake Barcroft is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Barcroft?
65.1% of adults in Lake Barcroft 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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