Living in Lake Wilderness, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Wilderness · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Wilderness has 3,139 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $120,700 (30% higher than the Virginia median), the median home value is $353,100, the median rent is $1,859/month.
Lake Wilderness at a glance
- Population
- 3,139
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $120,700State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $353,100State: $383,700
- Median rent
- $1,859/moState: $1,579
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Lake Wilderness a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Virginia median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.5%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Lake Wilderness
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Wilderness the median home value is $353,100, 6% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,859 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,768 a month in housing costs.
Lake Wilderness median household income
The median household income in Lake Wilderness is $120,700 and the income per person is $52,311. 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Lake Wilderness: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,091
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.97
Lake Wilderness demographics
- Population
- 3,139
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 1,056
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 11.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Wilderness ›
Education in Lake Wilderness
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Lake Wilderness have a bachelor's degree or higher (Virginia: 42.2%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Wilderness
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Lake Wilderness vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Wilderness | 3,139 | $120,700 | $353,100 | $1,859 |
| Lake of the Woods | 7,984 | $109,153 | $399,300 | $1,765 |
| Spotsylvania Courthouse | 7,180 | $95,331 | $395,700 | $1,398 |
| Rhoadesville | 207 | $61,825 | — | — |
| Fredericksburg | 28,873 | $86,071 | $483,700 | $1,619 |
| Falmouth | 5,216 | $111,977 | $438,200 | $1,873 |
| Brandy Station | 237 | $140,475 | — | — |
| Remington | 989 | $56,500 | $324,200 | $1,370 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Wilderness, VA?
The median household income in Lake Wilderness is $120,700, 30% 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 Wilderness?
The median home value in Lake Wilderness is $353,100, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
How much is rent in Lake Wilderness?
The median gross rent in Lake Wilderness is $1,859 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is Lake Wilderness, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Virginia median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.5%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%.
What is the median age in Lake Wilderness?
The median age in Lake Wilderness is 36.1 years (Virginia: 39).
How long is the commute in Lake Wilderness?
The average commute to work in Lake Wilderness is 38 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Wilderness?
The unemployment rate in Lake Wilderness is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Wilderness?
28.4% of adults in Lake Wilderness 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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